This course provides an opportunity for students to learn geography skills for their individual Non-Exam Assessment for A Level Geography.
Margam Discovery Centre is a state of the art, low carbon footprint building situated within Margam Park, an 850-acre country estate. The Centre is just off the M4 between Swansea and Cardiff and has easy access to the Gower ANOB, a few miles to the west.
The Heritage Coast is to the east and Brecon Beacons to the north, as well as access to the diverse and varied landscape of Margam Park. The surrounding area offers a range of ecosystems from freshwater ponds and streams to mixed woodland and grassland.
This course price includes in-course transport to fieldwork sites, whilst at the centre and is VAT exempt. Train station transfers are an additional £22.00 per student return.
Staff prices are half the student price plus VAT.
Due to safeguarding reasons we are unable to let adult learners attend these courses. To ensure safety all U18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult on residential courses, eg teacher or parent.
Please bring lunch for the first day, all meals are provided from dinner on your first day to packed lunch on the final day.
Example Timetable
Example course:
Day 1
Afternoon
13:00hrs Students arrive at centre
13:30hrs Lunch and room allocation
14:00hrs Introduction to Physical (Coastal) skills
15:00hrs Depart to Newton for coastal skills
Evening
17:30 -18:30hrs Return to Centre for statistical analysis and write ups
18:30hrs Dinner
Day 2
Morning
9:00hrs Introduction to Human (Urban) skills
10:00hrs Depart for Porthcawl for urban skills
Afternoon
15:00hrs Return to Centre
15:30 – 17:00hrs Data presentation and analysis
Evening
17:00 – 18:30hrs Statistical Analysis
18:30hrs Dinner
Day 3
Morning
09:00 – 10:00hrs Method evaluation
10:00 – 11:30hrs Survey 123 workshop
11:30 Lunch
Afternoon
Depart 12:00hrs
Opportunities to attend this course
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Mon 10, November 2025 12:00 - Wed 12, November 2025 12:00