Introduction

A variety of contemporary human and physical themes are studied.

At AS level, themes include coastal landscapes, tectonic hazards, urban and rural change: challenges and rebranding.

At A Level, themes include: River systems; Global migration and governance of the Earth’s Oceans; China and 21st Century Challenges.

The above studies are also supported by various physical and human field work.

Course Content

Advance Subsidiary (AS)

Year 12

Unit 1 (24%)

Written Examination - 2 hours

Coastal Landscapes
Tectonic Hazards

Unit 2 (16%)

Written Examination - 1 hour 30 minutes

Changing Places
Conducting a Fieldwork investigation in Geography
Physical and Human

Advanced Level (A2)

Year 13

Unit 3 (24%)

Written Examination - 2 hours (24%)

Global Systems (Water and Carbon Cycles).
Global Management: Change and Challenges (Migration and management Earth's oceans)
Challenges of the 21st Century

Unit 4 (16%)

Written Examination - 2 hours

Tectonic Hazards
Growth and Economic Challenges in China
Weather and Climate

Unit 5 (20%)

Non-exam assessment - 3000-4000 words

Independent Investigation

Career Propects

Tackles big and contemporary issues. Highlights our global interdependence as people, environments and countries in the 21st Century. Develops the key skills employers want:-

communication; interpreting data; problem solving and the ability to think independently.
Encourages team work through field work.
Helps us to make sense of the world around us by studying different places, processes and populations from local to global scales.
Develops our responsibilities as global citizens and an understanding of some of the key issues facing world today.

Entry Requirements

Although individual consideration will be given to each learner, it would be beneficial if they had at least a C in GCSE Geography.

Examination Board

School Contact

Mrs Nicola Jones

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