A2 Study Day
Date: Monday 15 October 2012
Venue: RGS-IBG, London
Take advantage of learning opportunities, access subject experts and increase your subject knowledge.
- Find out how A2 geography students can succeed
- Learn from examiner experts how to achieve top grades in exams
- Access unique case study material on issues relevant to A2 specifications
- Experience Higher Education style learning
- Explore the issues of plate tectonics, ecosystems, development and globalisation, energy and water resource management
- Raise awareness of the impact of geography on our changing world
Booking and tickets
- £10 per ticket for non members. £5 per ticket for schools members and young geographers
- Students are welcome to attend as individuals without an accompanying teacher
- Free teacher places
- Booking form and programme will be available shortly.
We are not currently taking bookings for this event- booking will open shortly
Going Places with Geography for Year 12 pupils
An opportunity for pupils who are considering geography as a university option to find out more about the subject, progression and careers. Workshops will be lively and hands-on and led by our geography ambassadors. Places are free but must be booked in advance.
Going Places with Geography for Year 9 pupils
An opportunity for pupils who are considering geography as a GCSE option to find out more about the subject, progression and careers. Workshops will be lively and hands-on and led by our geography ambassadors. Places limited to 25 per school and are free but must be booked in advance.
- Monday 22 October 2012, RGS-IBG, London
- Monday 26 November 2012, RGS-IBG, London
- Monday 11 February 2013, RGS-IBG, London
- Friday 22 February 2013, RGS-IBG, London
We are not currently taking bookings for these events - booking will open shortly.
Fieldwork Summer School
Each summer, we hold a fully funded residential fieldwork summer school for geography students at the end of their first year of AS / Highers (or equivalent) who would not normally have such opportunities.
What will I be doing?
During the summer school you will get to:
- Improve your geographical skills, knowledge and understanding: see real-life case studies: gain hands-on experience of fieldwork techniques, use new technolgy
- Prepare for studying at university
- Build confidence and independence, work on initiative and as a team, develop leadership skills
Find out what students did on previous summer schools.
How to apply
The next summer school will take place from:
- Dates: 20-24 August 2012
- Location: Cranedale Centre, North Yorkshire
For further information and application details download the guidance notes and application forms below. Apply by Friday 4 May 2012.
Any Questions?
Get in touch. Phone us on +44 (0)207 591 3180