Geography
Gunnersbury Catholic School - Hounslow
02085687281
The Ride, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LB
Course summary

Paper 1 Physical Tectonics; Coasts; Water Cycle and Carbon Cycle Paper 2 Human Globalisation; Regeneration; Superpowers and Migration Paper 3 Synoptic A mixture of physical and human geography NEA Coursework A 3000-4000 mini dissertation on fieldwork carried out in Year 12 Why choose this course? • You are interested in taking Geography at A-Level • You are interested in having a highly regarded academic subject by Russell Group Universities. • You are engaged and intrigued by the world around you. • You enjoying studying a subject that affects your everyday life. • You enjoy having a more practical side to your learning – outside in the field.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (including both English and Mathematics) at Grade 4 or higher. Grade 6 in GCSE Geography OR Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Grade 6 in Science PLUS Grade 6 in one other subject.

How you'll be assessed

There are three externally assessed (exam) papers at A-Level. Paper 1: 105 marks in total (2hrs 15 mins) – 30% of total A level Paper 2: 105 marks in total (2hrs 15 mins) – 30% of total A level Paper 3: 70 marks in total (2hrs 15 mins) – 20% of total A level NEA: 20% of total A level grade Questions range from short answer (including data response, statistical test equations, short and long answer responses (ranging between 1 and 24 marks)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHounslow
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressThe Ride, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LB