Why study this subject? If you are keen to explore and discuss the issues facing the planet’s populations and the diverse physical and human environments they occupy, then Geography is for you. Successfully bridging the Arts / Science divide, it keeps career options wide open and complements other subject choices. Geography is a broad reaching mix of topics, issues, skills and perspectives, all of which are applied to a stimulating and topical content base. It is a demanding academic subject that is highly valued amongst leading universities. Year 12 Course content Module content is taught in school and supported by fieldwork. We run an additional sixth form trip every other year. Paper 1: Physical Geography This module explores the different physical processes that shape our environment and the implications of these for people. It covers: - Water and carbon cycles; - Coastal systems and landscapes. Paper 2: Human Geography This module examines the human factors that shape our understanding of ‘place’ and how places can change over time. The content includes: - Changing places; - Global systems and governance; - Geography investigation and fieldwork Year 13 Course content Paper 1: Physical geography This paper covers physical geographical processes in contrasting environments at different scales. It emphasizes the links within and between different systems and the impact that these can have on people. The main content areas are: - Hazards (includes hazards posed by tectonic activity and storms) Time will also be given in the autumn term to complete the Non-examined assessment. Paper 2: Human Geography This paper examines the human processes that shape our understanding of different places and a number of key global issues. It explores themes which have wide-reaching geopolitical implications including trade, global political systems, the sharing of resources and how we change and develop places. The topics include: - Resource security Non examined assessment This is an independent investigation (coursework), based on fieldwork. It is marked by teachers and moderated externally. The report will be 3000 to 4000 words. Fieldwork is carried out in Year 12 and time is given to write up the report independently.
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form at the School is 8 full course GCSE passes. The 8 passes must include English, Mathematics and a science at GCSE. Four of the passes must be at grade 7 or above and another four must be at grade 6 or above. For iGCSEs graded A* to G, grade A is equivalent to a 7 and A* is equivalent to an 8 or 9.
Papers 1 and 2 Both papers are 2 hours 30 minutes long, have three sections, and are 40% of the A level (combined they are worth 80%). They involve answering multiple choice questions, structured data response questions, extended writing questions and an essay question. Non-examined assessment This is an independent investigation written by students. It is worth 20% of the A level.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PL |
Why study this subject? If you are keen to explore and discuss the issues facing the planet’s populations and the diverse physical and human environments they occupy, then Geography is for you. Successfully bridging the Arts / Science divide, it keeps career options wide open and complements other subject choices. Geography is a broad reaching mix of topics, issues, skills and perspectives, all of which are applied to a stimulating and topical content base. It is a demanding academic subject that is highly valued amongst leading universities. Year 12 Course content Module content is taught in school and supported by fieldwork. We run an additional sixth form trip every other year. Paper 1: Physical Geography This module explores the different physical processes that shape our environment and the implications of these for people. It covers: - Water and carbon cycles; - Coastal systems and landscapes. Paper 2: Human Geography This module examines the human factors that shape our understanding of ‘place’ and how places can change over time. The content includes: - Changing places; - Global systems and governance; - Geography investigation and fieldwork Year 13 Course content Paper 1: Physical geography This paper covers physical geographical processes in contrasting environments at different scales. It emphasizes the links within and between different systems and the impact that these can have on people. The main content areas are: - Hazards (includes hazards posed by tectonic activity and storms) Time will also be given in the autumn term to complete the Non-examined assessment. Paper 2: Human Geography This paper examines the human processes that shape our understanding of different places and a number of key global issues. It explores themes which have wide-reaching geopolitical implications including trade, global political systems, the sharing of resources and how we change and develop places. The topics include: - Resource security Non examined assessment This is an independent investigation (coursework), based on fieldwork. It is marked by teachers and moderated externally. The report will be 3000 to 4000 words. Fieldwork is carried out in Year 12 and time is given to write up the report independently.
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form at the School is 8 full course GCSE passes. The 8 passes must include English, Mathematics and a science at GCSE. Four of the passes must be at grade 7 or above and another four must be at grade 6 or above. For iGCSEs graded A* to G, grade A is equivalent to a 7 and A* is equivalent to an 8 or 9.
Papers 1 and 2 Both papers are 2 hours 30 minutes long, have three sections, and are 40% of the A level (combined they are worth 80%). They involve answering multiple choice questions, structured data response questions, extended writing questions and an essay question. Non-examined assessment This is an independent investigation written by students. It is worth 20% of the A level.
