Course information
Geography
Alsop High School - Liverpool
01512351200
Queens Drive, Liverpool, L4 6SH
Course summary

Unit 1: Physical Geography 1. Water and carbon cycles. (compulsory) 2. Hot deserts systems and landscapes 3. Coastal systems and landscapes 4. Glacial systems and landscapes 5. Hazards 6. Ecosystems under stress Unit 2: Human Geography 1. Global systems and global governance (compulsory) 2. Changing places (compulsory) 3. Contemporary urban environments 4. Population and the environment 5. Resource security Unit 3: Geography fieldwork investigation.

Entry requirements

Desirable: GCSE grades in Geography, Science, English and Maths at a 6 or higher. Essential: GCSE grade 5 in Geography, Science, English and Maths. Would consider students with grade 4 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 – Written exam: 2hrs 30mins - 120 marks - 40% of A-Level Unit 2 – Written exam: 2 hours 30mins - 120 marks - 40% of A-Level Unit 3 – Individual investigation based on a question - 3,000-4,000 words - 60 marks - 20% of A-Level - Assessed Internally - Moderated by AQA

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed
AddressQueens Drive, Liverpool, L4 6SH