This course offers a variety of topics to be studied, an examination of geographical concepts/models, and in depth examples from across the world. Geographical skills forms an important element of the A Level, and are developed throughout the course.
For the AS Level, students study two units: • Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography (worth 70% of the AS Level grade, 2 hour written examination). • Unit 2: Geographical Skills (worth 30% of the AS Level grade, 1 hour written examination). Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography. The study of core geographical concepts along with contrasting themes of contemporary or environmental impact, management and sustainability. Students must study the core and then select one of the physical options and one of the human options. Physical Topics: Rivers, floods and management. Cold environments Human Topics: Population change Energy issues Unit 2: Geographical Skills A geographical skills paper based on one of the core topics from unit 1, and fieldwork. Skills include: investigative, cartographic, graphical, ICT and statistical skills. A Level Geography For the A Level, students study two units: • Unit 3: Contemporary Geographical Issues (worth 30% of the A Level grade, 2 hour 30 minute written examination). • Unit 4A: Geography Fieldwork Investigation OR Unit 4B: Geographical Issue Evaluation (worth 20% of the A Level grade, 1 hour 30 minute written examination) Unit 3: Contemporary Geographical Issues An issues based approach to contemporary geographical themes. Students will study 3 topics, at least one physical geography topic and at least one human geography topic. Physical Geography Topics Plate tectonics and associated hazards Weather and climate and associated hazards Ecosystems: change and challenge Human Geography Topics World cities Development and globalisation Contemporary conflicts and challenges Unit 4 Students will either prepare for Unit 4A (Geographical Fieldwork Investigation) which is based on a fieldwork investigation or Unit 4B (Geographical Issue Evaluation)* which is based on pre-released material focusing on an issue that relates to any part of the A Level specification. Both are assessed by a written examination.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT |
This course offers a variety of topics to be studied, an examination of geographical concepts/models, and in depth examples from across the world. Geographical skills forms an important element of the A Level, and are developed throughout the course.
For the AS Level, students study two units: • Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography (worth 70% of the AS Level grade, 2 hour written examination). • Unit 2: Geographical Skills (worth 30% of the AS Level grade, 1 hour written examination). Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography. The study of core geographical concepts along with contrasting themes of contemporary or environmental impact, management and sustainability. Students must study the core and then select one of the physical options and one of the human options. Physical Topics: Rivers, floods and management. Cold environments Human Topics: Population change Energy issues Unit 2: Geographical Skills A geographical skills paper based on one of the core topics from unit 1, and fieldwork. Skills include: investigative, cartographic, graphical, ICT and statistical skills. A Level Geography For the A Level, students study two units: • Unit 3: Contemporary Geographical Issues (worth 30% of the A Level grade, 2 hour 30 minute written examination). • Unit 4A: Geography Fieldwork Investigation OR Unit 4B: Geographical Issue Evaluation (worth 20% of the A Level grade, 1 hour 30 minute written examination) Unit 3: Contemporary Geographical Issues An issues based approach to contemporary geographical themes. Students will study 3 topics, at least one physical geography topic and at least one human geography topic. Physical Geography Topics Plate tectonics and associated hazards Weather and climate and associated hazards Ecosystems: change and challenge Human Geography Topics World cities Development and globalisation Contemporary conflicts and challenges Unit 4 Students will either prepare for Unit 4A (Geographical Fieldwork Investigation) which is based on a fieldwork investigation or Unit 4B (Geographical Issue Evaluation)* which is based on pre-released material focusing on an issue that relates to any part of the A Level specification. Both are assessed by a written examination.
