Geography
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
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As published by the school
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.
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Assessment
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
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