Duration
5 days
Exam board
AQA, Cambridge iGCSE, Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR, WJEC
Availability & Prices

Exam Ready Fieldwork

Field Studies Council offers complete conceptual and methodological fieldwork enquiries to prepare students for fieldwork exams and coursework across all specifications at GCSE. 

Delivered by expert, passionate Tutors at the forefront of fieldwork tuition with a wide range of contrasting locations available.

Using the latest fieldwork methodologies and ICT equipment including GIS packages.

At our Fields Studies Council centres, you can:

  • Complete the fieldwork requirements for GCSE 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 FSC’s 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
  • Options to build in adventure and additional learning opportunities to facilitate broad learning outcomes

Example Timetable

Please note that to ensure safe and quality learning experiences, the timetables may alter depending on weather conditions and local factors. This example timetable for a 5 day GCSE field course incorporating adventure activities, detail inquiry follow up sessions and multiple fieldwork locations. Our programmes are bespoke to your school, students and requirements:

Day 1

Morning

  • Arrive by Midday - Arrival and settle into centre

Afternoon

Adventure Session - Activities could include:

  • Adventurous introduction to rivers (Gorge Walking)
  • Canoeing
  • High Ropes
  • Rock Climbing

Evening

Adventure Session

  • Map based activity sessions such as orienteering or geocaching

Day 2

Morning

Fieldwork Methodology Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork location

Afternoon

Fieldwork Methodology Continue data collection with evaluation and data presentation as a cross-cutting theme

Evening

Investigation follow up Data presentation, data analysis, conclusions and evaluation

Day 3

Morning and Afternoon

Adventure Day Either a multiactivity day or longer full day activity session such as mountain walking

Evening

Adventure Session A chance to build team work and cohesion through activities such as team games or low ropes

Day 4

Morning

Fieldwork Methodology Classroom introduction and visit a contrasting fieldwork location

Afternoon

Fieldwork Methodology Continue data collection with evaluation and data presentation as a cross-cutting theme

Evening

Investigation follow up Data presentation, data analysis, conclusions and evaluation

Day 5

Morning

Adventure Session - Activities could include:

  • Adventurous introduction to rivers (Gorge Walking)
  • Canoeing
  • High Ropes
  •  Rock Climbing

Depart centre at 12.00 Note: For WJEC/Eduqas the topic will be adjusted in accordance with the AO topic requirements for that year.

Please note that not all activities are available at all centres - please enquire to find out more

Added value of this course

  • Develop personal skills
  • Have fun
  • Be inspired by a passion for the subject
  • Build friendships

Why Choose FSC?

  • 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