Geography
Fitzharrys School - Oxfordshire
01235520698
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP
Course summary

Paper 1: •Topic 1: Tectonic processes and hazards. •Topic 2: Landscapes systems, processes and change. •Topic 3: The water cycle and water insecurity. •Topic 4: The carbon cycle and energy security. •Topic 5: Climate change futures. Paper 2: •Topic 6: Globalisation. •Topic 7: Regenerating places. •Topic 8: Superpowers. •Topic 9: Health, human rights and intervention. Paper 3: The synoptic investigation paper will be based on a geographical issue within a place-based context that is linked to three synoptic themes; players, attitudes and actions and futures and uncertainties. Coursework: Fieldwork forms the focus and context of the individual investigation , which may be human, physical or integrated physical -human geography. This will allow students to define a question or issues for an investigation.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: 2-hour written examination worth 30% of the final A-level examination. (90 Marks.) Paper 2: 2-hour written examination worth 30% of the final A-level examination. (90 Marks.) Paper 3: 1 hour 45 minute written examination worth 20% of the final A-level examination. (60 Marks.) Independent Investigation: Non-examined assessment worth 20% of the final A-level examination. (60 marks.)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorthcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP