Environmental Science

Assessment

This A Level consists of two written papers examined at the end of two years of study: Paper one (50% of A Level, 3 hours, 120 marks): Topics to include the physical environment, energy resources, pollution and research methods. Paper two (50% of A Level, 3 hours, 120 marks): Topics to include the living environment, biological resources, sustainability and research methods. Both paper one and paper two are assessed via a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. During both examinations, students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper comprehension of the interconnections between topics.