Geography
Course summary
There is nothing on this planet that can’t be related to Geography. It is the study of everything and everyone around us. Students who study Geography at A Level are well-rounded and well-equipped for further education or employment. This specification offer an issues-based approach to studying geography, enabling students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalisation, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. It provides a balance between your own physical, human and or environmental interests, and key geographical topics that provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to ready you for further study in higher education - or for employment. Geography has an extremely high success rate and student satisfaction.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Geography | Grade 5 in Geography | — |
As published by the school
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in Geography.
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Assessment
Assessments are carried out through the year culminating in the End of Year 12 exam which synoptically covers the content from Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1: Physical (105 marks) - 2hrs 30mins. Paper 2: Human (105 marks) - 2hrs 30 mins. Paper 3: Synoptic (75 marks) - 2hrs 30mins. Geographical Investigation (60 marks) = 20% of total grade.
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