This course is designed to enable students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues, such as the consequences of globalisation, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. The range of topics which are covered in the content provide students with the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of physical and human geography, and the complexities of people and the environment. Students are encouraged to become critical, reflective and independent learners. The skills developed in Geography support a range of subjects.
Paper 1 (30%)Tectonic Processes and Hazards Landscape systems, processes and change The water cycle and water insecurity The carbon cycle and energy security Climate change futures Examination: 2h exam made up of short answer questions (similar to a GCSE paper) and 2 essays. Paper 2 (30%) Globalisation Shaping places Superpowers Global development and connections Examination: 2h exam made up of short answer questions (similar to a GCSE paper) and 2 essays. Paper 3 (20%)Synoptic themes in Geography Players Attitudes and actions Futures and uncertainties Examination: 1h 45m exam based on a resource booklet containing information about a geographical issue.The paper asks a variety of short answer questions and extended writing questions Independent Investigation (20%)Students are required to develop their own fieldwork question and analyse and evaluate primary and secondary data, which will have been collected during a 4 day residential field trip, in order to answer their question. Examination:3000-4000 word written report which is internally assessed. This is great preparation for independent study at university level
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT |
This course is designed to enable students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues, such as the consequences of globalisation, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. The range of topics which are covered in the content provide students with the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of physical and human geography, and the complexities of people and the environment. Students are encouraged to become critical, reflective and independent learners. The skills developed in Geography support a range of subjects.
Paper 1 (30%)Tectonic Processes and Hazards Landscape systems, processes and change The water cycle and water insecurity The carbon cycle and energy security Climate change futures Examination: 2h exam made up of short answer questions (similar to a GCSE paper) and 2 essays. Paper 2 (30%) Globalisation Shaping places Superpowers Global development and connections Examination: 2h exam made up of short answer questions (similar to a GCSE paper) and 2 essays. Paper 3 (20%)Synoptic themes in Geography Players Attitudes and actions Futures and uncertainties Examination: 1h 45m exam based on a resource booklet containing information about a geographical issue.The paper asks a variety of short answer questions and extended writing questions Independent Investigation (20%)Students are required to develop their own fieldwork question and analyse and evaluate primary and secondary data, which will have been collected during a 4 day residential field trip, in order to answer their question. Examination:3000-4000 word written report which is internally assessed. This is great preparation for independent study at university level
