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

Exam Ready Fieldwork

This course combines our highly regarded fieldwork tuition with fantastic opportunities participating in adventure activities.

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.

Plus, they will undertake exciting challenges as a team, building trust and developing skills to solve problems through fun experiences such as low ropes, team building, orienteering and climbing.

This course is delivered by expert, passionate tutors at the forefront of geography fieldwork, using the latest methodologies, and qualified as outdoor adventure leaders.

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 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

Investigation 1 e.g physical geography Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork location

Afternoon

Fieldwork Methodology Select from a range of methods by testing out and justifying your chosen options. Data collection with evaluation and critical thinking are a cross-cutting theme.  Exam questions are embedded to challenge and apply learning.

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 and afternoon

Investigation 2 e.g. human geography Classroom introduction and visit your chosen fieldwork locat

Afternoon

Fieldwork Methodology Select from a range of methods by testing out and justifying your chosen options. Data collection with evaluation and critical thinking are a cross-cutting theme. Exam questions are embedded to challenge and apply learning.

Evening

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

Day 5

Morning

Geographical skills - interactions between the human and physical environment Incorporating contemporary issues and geographical skills such as GIS and wider skills, such as debating and problem solving, students will look in more depth at how humans interact with the physical environment.

OR

Adventure Session - Activities could include:

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

Afternoon

Depart centre at 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 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.

Adventure

  • Develop confidence | Build relationships | Challenge | Problem solving
  • Team work | Try new experiences

Enjoy

Have fun | Make friendships | Connect with nature

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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