GEOGRAPHY STUDIES THE RELATIONSHIP OF HUMAN POPULATIONS TO EACH OTHER OVER SPACE AND TIME, AS WELL AS THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AT A VARIETY OF SCALES FROM THE LOCAL TO THE GLOBAL. If you have studied the subject at GCSE you will find that some of the units will be discussing familiar core themes in more detail, while other units will introduce you to completely new areas of study. This course is ideal if you want to know more about the world in which you live.
Standard entry requirements: • At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted). • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3. • Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table). • Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied. • Students will take either 3 A-Level subjects or 1 Diploma subject with 1 A-Level.
Students will be assessed internally on a regular basis, including through formal mock exams. There are final exams at the end of the course in Year Two. Year two assessment: Component One: Section A Physical: Water and Carbon Cycles (mandatory) Section B: Coastal systems and landscapes Section C: Hazards How it’s assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of A-Level Questions: Section A: Answer all questions. Section B: Answer either question two, question three or question four. Section C: answer either question five or question six. Question Types Multiple choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose. Component Two: Section A: Global systems and Global governance. Section B: Changing places. Section C: Contemporary Urban Environments. How it’s assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of A-Level Questions: Section A: Answer all questions. Section B: Answer either question two or question three or question four. Section C: Answer either question five or question six. Question Types Multiple-choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose. Component Three: Non-examined assessment Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. How it’s assessed: • 3,000–4,000 words • 20% of A-Level marked by teachers moderated by AQA
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AH |
GEOGRAPHY STUDIES THE RELATIONSHIP OF HUMAN POPULATIONS TO EACH OTHER OVER SPACE AND TIME, AS WELL AS THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AT A VARIETY OF SCALES FROM THE LOCAL TO THE GLOBAL. If you have studied the subject at GCSE you will find that some of the units will be discussing familiar core themes in more detail, while other units will introduce you to completely new areas of study. This course is ideal if you want to know more about the world in which you live.
Standard entry requirements: • At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted). • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3. • Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table). • Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied. • Students will take either 3 A-Level subjects or 1 Diploma subject with 1 A-Level.
Students will be assessed internally on a regular basis, including through formal mock exams. There are final exams at the end of the course in Year Two. Year two assessment: Component One: Section A Physical: Water and Carbon Cycles (mandatory) Section B: Coastal systems and landscapes Section C: Hazards How it’s assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of A-Level Questions: Section A: Answer all questions. Section B: Answer either question two, question three or question four. Section C: answer either question five or question six. Question Types Multiple choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose. Component Two: Section A: Global systems and Global governance. Section B: Changing places. Section C: Contemporary Urban Environments. How it’s assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of A-Level Questions: Section A: Answer all questions. Section B: Answer either question two or question three or question four. Section C: Answer either question five or question six. Question Types Multiple-choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose. Component Three: Non-examined assessment Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. How it’s assessed: • 3,000–4,000 words • 20% of A-Level marked by teachers moderated by AQA