The course enables students to develop an understanding of the functioning of natural and human systems and to be aware that there are issues and problems affecting these on a variety of levels. Fieldwork is an important aspect of the course as it helps to develop both the individual and the group. All students will be expected to participate in 4 days of work in the field at an FSC centre which will be used to write up their course work. A trip to Iceland or alternative location is usually on offer in the Spring term.
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.
Component 1: Physical geography Section A: Water and carbon cycles Section B: Coastal systems and landscapes Section C: Hazards Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes; 96 marks; 40% of A-Level Component 2: Human geography Section A: Global systems and global governance Section B: Changing places Section C: Contemporary urban environments Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes; 96 marks; 40% of A-Level Component 3: Geographical investigation Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. 3,000–4,000 words; 35 marks; 20% of A-Level; marked by teachers; moderated by AQA
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
The course enables students to develop an understanding of the functioning of natural and human systems and to be aware that there are issues and problems affecting these on a variety of levels. Fieldwork is an important aspect of the course as it helps to develop both the individual and the group. All students will be expected to participate in 4 days of work in the field at an FSC centre which will be used to write up their course work. A trip to Iceland or alternative location is usually on offer in the Spring term.
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.
Component 1: Physical geography Section A: Water and carbon cycles Section B: Coastal systems and landscapes Section C: Hazards Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes; 96 marks; 40% of A-Level Component 2: Human geography Section A: Global systems and global governance Section B: Changing places Section C: Contemporary urban environments Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes; 96 marks; 40% of A-Level Component 3: Geographical investigation Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. 3,000–4,000 words; 35 marks; 20% of A-Level; marked by teachers; moderated by AQA
