Geography
Course summary
Physical Geography: Water and carbon cycles Coastal systems and landscapes Hazards Human Geography: Global systems and global governance Changing places Population and the environment Fieldwork, including a residential trip, is an essential part of Geography A Level and this will equip you with the skills and data needed for your geographical investigation paper as well as help your understanding of some of the content in the physical and human geographical papers. A GCSE in Geography is preferable if you wish to study the subject, though students without this experience will be considered. You will need an interest in the world around you and a willingness to read widely.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 4.5 | — |
As published by the school
Students who have previously studied Geography are expected to achieve a grade 6 or above at GCSE and a grade 6 in English would also be desirable. Those new to the subject should have achieved a grade 6 or above in both GCSE English and Mathematics. All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
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Assessment
The Human Geography and Physical Geography topics will each be assessed in a 2 hours 30 minutes paper which are both worth 40% of the A Level mark. Geographical Investigation: Students complete an individual investigation which includes data collected in the field. The individua investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student and must relate to part of the specification content. This will be 3000-4000 words and worth 20% of the A Level.
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