Geography

Assessment

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