Geography

Assessment

Paper 1 – Physical Systems – Coasts and Earth’s Life Support Systems (focus on the water and carbon cycle). 1.5 hour written exam (22%). Paper 2 – Human Interactions – Global Migration, Human Rights, Changing Spaces, Making Places. 1.5 hour written exam (22%). Paper 3 – Geographical Debates – Earth Hazards and Disease Dilemmas. 2.5 hour written exam (36%). Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) and Fieldwork – there is a requirement to complete 4 days of fieldwork. This is then written up as a 3-4000-word investigation (20%).