Course Outline Component 1 – Changing Landscapes and Changing Places • Coasts – 50% of the people on the planet live within 50km of the coast. This narrow zone where the land meets the sea exists in a state of dynamic equilibrium and you will investigate how this natural system develops through time and how people are changing the natural balance in the coastal system. • Places – A place is a geographical space to which meaning has been given by people. Using examples from the UK you will investigate how and why urban and rural places are changing in the 21st Century. Component 2 – Global Systems and Global Governance • Water and Carbon Cycles – Flooding, drought and climate change are key global challenges in the 21st Century as are ocean acidification, melting ice and deforestation. The water and carbon cycles are vital to life on Earth. • Governance of the Oceans and Global Migration – Global geopolitics is a key theme in this topic that investigates the ways in which the oceans allow the transfer of people, goods and information on a global scale. We will investigate global patterns of human migration and assess the impacts of this process. Component 3 – Contemporary Themes in Geography • Tectonic Hazards – Volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunami are natural phenomena that are often both exciting and catastrophic. Using case study examples you will study the causes, consequences and management of these geological hazards. • Economic Growth of China – Since 1978 China has played an increasingly important role in global economic systems. You will investigate the causes of the economic rise of China and evaluate the impacts of this on the local and global environment and society. • Ecosystems – Climate change is putting pressure on the plants and animals that we share our planet with. You will investigate different ecosystems (the Arctic, coral reefs, rainforests) to investigate whether we can sustainably manage these places for future generations. Component 4 – Independent Investigation (Fieldwork) • You must undertake a minimum of 4 days of fieldwork as part of the A Level Geography course. There will be many opportunities for local fieldwork, as well as an optional residential field-trip. • Your fieldwork report will comprise 20% of the marks awarded for your overall A level grade. This will be an individual investigation and the report will be between 3000-4000 words. It will be marked by your teachers and moderated by the exam board.
Examination (80%) – Three exam papers with structured questions and essays. Coursework (20%) – One fieldwork report (Independent Investigation). Examining Board – Eduqas.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR |
Course Outline Component 1 – Changing Landscapes and Changing Places • Coasts – 50% of the people on the planet live within 50km of the coast. This narrow zone where the land meets the sea exists in a state of dynamic equilibrium and you will investigate how this natural system develops through time and how people are changing the natural balance in the coastal system. • Places – A place is a geographical space to which meaning has been given by people. Using examples from the UK you will investigate how and why urban and rural places are changing in the 21st Century. Component 2 – Global Systems and Global Governance • Water and Carbon Cycles – Flooding, drought and climate change are key global challenges in the 21st Century as are ocean acidification, melting ice and deforestation. The water and carbon cycles are vital to life on Earth. • Governance of the Oceans and Global Migration – Global geopolitics is a key theme in this topic that investigates the ways in which the oceans allow the transfer of people, goods and information on a global scale. We will investigate global patterns of human migration and assess the impacts of this process. Component 3 – Contemporary Themes in Geography • Tectonic Hazards – Volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunami are natural phenomena that are often both exciting and catastrophic. Using case study examples you will study the causes, consequences and management of these geological hazards. • Economic Growth of China – Since 1978 China has played an increasingly important role in global economic systems. You will investigate the causes of the economic rise of China and evaluate the impacts of this on the local and global environment and society. • Ecosystems – Climate change is putting pressure on the plants and animals that we share our planet with. You will investigate different ecosystems (the Arctic, coral reefs, rainforests) to investigate whether we can sustainably manage these places for future generations. Component 4 – Independent Investigation (Fieldwork) • You must undertake a minimum of 4 days of fieldwork as part of the A Level Geography course. There will be many opportunities for local fieldwork, as well as an optional residential field-trip. • Your fieldwork report will comprise 20% of the marks awarded for your overall A level grade. This will be an individual investigation and the report will be between 3000-4000 words. It will be marked by your teachers and moderated by the exam board.
Examination (80%) – Three exam papers with structured questions and essays. Coursework (20%) – One fieldwork report (Independent Investigation). Examining Board – Eduqas.
