The A Level is made up of 3 components: Physical Geography; Human Geography: Fieldwork. The aim of the course is to use contemporary case studies to examine key themes and Geographical issues. A relevant curriculum...At a time of growing concern about climate change, shrinking energy resources and global poverty—Geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study.
Minimum of a grade 5 in Geography.
The A Level has 2 exams at the end of the second year. Physical Geography 2 hours 30 minutes—40% of A Level, 120 marks (a mixture of multiple choice, short answer questions and extended prose levelled response answers.) Human Geography 2 hours 30 minutes— 40% of A Level, 120 marks ( a mixture of multiple choice, short answer questions and extended prose levelled response answers.) One piece of fieldwork (must attend 4 days of fieldwork 2 day of Human Geography, 2 days of Physical Geography) Geographical Fieldwork Investigation—20% of A level, 60 marks, 3,000-4,000 words—completed throughout the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6BD |
The A Level is made up of 3 components: Physical Geography; Human Geography: Fieldwork. The aim of the course is to use contemporary case studies to examine key themes and Geographical issues. A relevant curriculum...At a time of growing concern about climate change, shrinking energy resources and global poverty—Geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study.
Minimum of a grade 5 in Geography.
The A Level has 2 exams at the end of the second year. Physical Geography 2 hours 30 minutes—40% of A Level, 120 marks (a mixture of multiple choice, short answer questions and extended prose levelled response answers.) Human Geography 2 hours 30 minutes— 40% of A Level, 120 marks ( a mixture of multiple choice, short answer questions and extended prose levelled response answers.) One piece of fieldwork (must attend 4 days of fieldwork 2 day of Human Geography, 2 days of Physical Geography) Geographical Fieldwork Investigation—20% of A level, 60 marks, 3,000-4,000 words—completed throughout the course.
