Geography is one of the most exciting, cutting-edge, and relevant subjects to study in today’s constantly changing world. The Pearson Edexcel syllabus offers an issues-based approach to studying Geography, enabling you to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical issues such as water security and climate change. Studying Geography will develop your sense of curiosity about the world and will encourage you to ask geographical questions. Issues that are currently in the news form a central focus to learning and you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding by making connections between different topics. Geography is a subject that links humanities and science, so you will need to be both literate and numerate. Fieldwork is compulsory and you will develop an in-depth understanding of both physical and human geography, which will help you become a critical, reflective, and independent learner. The first year of Geography A Level is split between studying Physical Systems and Dynamic Places. - Physical Systems include the hydrological and carbon cycles, and water and energy insecurity – key issues in today’s world. - Dynamic Places focuses on Globalisation and Regeneration, with a field trip to East London to evaluate the regeneration schemes in this area. There will be other compulsory, local fieldwork trips to help you develop a range of fieldwork techniques that can be used in your Independent Investigation. Work on this will begin during your first year and it can relate to any aspect of Geography contained in the specification. The second year comprises the following: - Dynamic Landscapes and Sustainability covers Tectonic Hazards and Coastal Landscapes. - Human Systems and Geopolitics explore the impacts and spheres of influence of global superpowers. - Global Development and Connections, which looks at Health, Human Rights, and Intervention, including conflict and aid. There will be further work on geographical skills, and you will also prepare for the synoptic paper that builds on the themes of players, attitudes, and futures developed throughout the course. In this exam, you will be asked to respond to a range of geographical information through analysis and evaluation.
There is a minimum entry requirement of five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, Grade 4 in GCSE Maths, English Language, and if taken, Geography.
80% of the marks are for three written exam papers, each 2 hours 15 minutes long. The exams consist of questions that require a mix of short and extended answers. 20% of the marks are for coursework which is an independent investigation where you will define a geographical issue linked to the specification and carry out fieldwork. This investigation will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings, and extended writing of between 3,000 and 4,000 words.
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Geography is one of the most exciting, cutting-edge, and relevant subjects to study in today’s constantly changing world. The Pearson Edexcel syllabus offers an issues-based approach to studying Geography, enabling you to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical issues such as water security and climate change. Studying Geography will develop your sense of curiosity about the world and will encourage you to ask geographical questions. Issues that are currently in the news form a central focus to learning and you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding by making connections between different topics. Geography is a subject that links humanities and science, so you will need to be both literate and numerate. Fieldwork is compulsory and you will develop an in-depth understanding of both physical and human geography, which will help you become a critical, reflective, and independent learner. The first year of Geography A Level is split between studying Physical Systems and Dynamic Places. - Physical Systems include the hydrological and carbon cycles, and water and energy insecurity – key issues in today’s world. - Dynamic Places focuses on Globalisation and Regeneration, with a field trip to East London to evaluate the regeneration schemes in this area. There will be other compulsory, local fieldwork trips to help you develop a range of fieldwork techniques that can be used in your Independent Investigation. Work on this will begin during your first year and it can relate to any aspect of Geography contained in the specification. The second year comprises the following: - Dynamic Landscapes and Sustainability covers Tectonic Hazards and Coastal Landscapes. - Human Systems and Geopolitics explore the impacts and spheres of influence of global superpowers. - Global Development and Connections, which looks at Health, Human Rights, and Intervention, including conflict and aid. There will be further work on geographical skills, and you will also prepare for the synoptic paper that builds on the themes of players, attitudes, and futures developed throughout the course. In this exam, you will be asked to respond to a range of geographical information through analysis and evaluation.
There is a minimum entry requirement of five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, Grade 4 in GCSE Maths, English Language, and if taken, Geography.
80% of the marks are for three written exam papers, each 2 hours 15 minutes long. The exams consist of questions that require a mix of short and extended answers. 20% of the marks are for coursework which is an independent investigation where you will define a geographical issue linked to the specification and carry out fieldwork. This investigation will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings, and extended writing of between 3,000 and 4,000 words.