Duration
2 days
Exam board
AQA, Cambridge iGCSE, Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR, WJEC
Availability & Prices
15% off school residentials 2023

Exam Ready Fieldwork

Students are required to undertake two days of investigations as part of the GCSE specifications in contrasting environments -physical and human.

Following the route to enquiry the Field Studies Council offers complete GCSE Geography Fieldwork experiences to prepare students for fieldwork assessments across all specifications.

Delivered by expert, passionate Tutors at the forefront of geography fieldwork tuition using the latest methodologies.

Available at a wide range of contrasting locations across the UK.

At Field Studies Council centres, you can:

  • Complete the GCSE Geography Fieldwork requirements within a range of human and physical environments.
  • Complete residential courses incorporating full enquiries with skill development and techniques across all 6 stages of the geographical enquiry process.
  • Receive support and guidance from expert field tutors throughout your stay.
  • Build students’ confidence in their studies with well-paced learning in surroundings that will support their wellbeing.
  • Access innovative and creative fieldwork techniques and processes devised by experienced tutors and through collaboration with our strategic partners, such as the Geographical Association, and Awarding Organisations.
  • Take advantage of options to build in adventure and additional learning opportunities to facilitate broader learning outcomes.

Example Timetable

Example Program:

This example timetable for a 2 day GCSE field course features an academic focus, detailed enquiry follow-up sessions and multiple fieldwork locations.
Our programmes are bespoke to your school, awarding bodies, students requirements.
Please note that to ensure safe and quality learning experiences, the timetables may alter depending on weather conditions and local factors.

Day 1

Morning

Arrive 10am Investigation introduction (human or physical geography)

  • Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork location.
  • Select from a range of methods by testing out and justifying your chosen options. Data collection with evaluation and critical thinking as a cross-cutting theme. Exam questions are embedded to challenge and apply learning.

Afternoon

Fieldwork Methodology Continue data collection, then head back to centre for follow up.

Evening

Geographical skills follow up Based on the day’s investigation, develop data presentation skills and consider the next steps to follow up at school.

Day 2

Morning

Investigation introduction (human or physical geography)

  • Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork location.
  • Select from a range of methods by testing out and justifying your chosen options. Data collection with evaluation and critical thinking as a cross-cutting theme. Exam questions are embedded to challenge and apply learning.

Afternoon

Fieldwork Methodology Continue data collection with evaluation and data presentation as a cross-cutting theme. Depart at 16:00 with your datasets, ready to finish the investigation sequence back at school.

Note: For WJEC/Eduqas the topic will be adjusted in accordance with the AO topic requirements for that year

Added value of this course

Develop skills

  • Communication | Resilience | Independent thinking | Leadership
  • Numeracy | Literacy | Investigative skills | Observation

Enhance Knowledge

  • Ask questions.
  • Apply knowledge in the real world and make links.
  • Make sense of new places and understand our place and role within this.

Enjoy

Have fun | Make friendships | Connect with nature

Why Choose Field Studies Council?

  • Expert tuition by fully trained staff

  • Stunning locations across the UK

  • Outstanding curriculum knowledge

  • Rigorous health and safety procedures

  • Support before and after your visit

  • Free places for visiting staff