“Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future" - Michael Palin, Geography is a broad based academic subject which will open up options for you in your future. Employers and universities see geography as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding. As a subject linking the arts and the sciences it is highly flexible in terms of what you can combine it with, both at GCSE and A Level. There has never been a better or more important time to study Alevel Geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues and natural hazards, A-level Geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. Students enjoy the scope of the material they cover in geography, the insights it can provide into the world around us and the highly contemporary nature of the issues it tackles.
- 6 in Geography GCSE and 5 in English Language or English Literature - Passes at grade C or above including English and Mathematics
Component 1: Physical geography Section A: Water and carbon cycles Section B: Coastal systems and landscapes Section C: Hazards • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 120 marks • 40% of A-level Component 2: Human geography Section A: Global systems and global governance Section B: Changing places Section C: Contemporary urban environments • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 120 marks • 40% of A-level Component 3: Geography fieldwork investigation Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. • 3,000–4,000 words • 60 marks • 20% of A-level
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BG |
“Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future" - Michael Palin, Geography is a broad based academic subject which will open up options for you in your future. Employers and universities see geography as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding. As a subject linking the arts and the sciences it is highly flexible in terms of what you can combine it with, both at GCSE and A Level. There has never been a better or more important time to study Alevel Geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues and natural hazards, A-level Geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. Students enjoy the scope of the material they cover in geography, the insights it can provide into the world around us and the highly contemporary nature of the issues it tackles.
- 6 in Geography GCSE and 5 in English Language or English Literature - Passes at grade C or above including English and Mathematics
Component 1: Physical geography Section A: Water and carbon cycles Section B: Coastal systems and landscapes Section C: Hazards • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 120 marks • 40% of A-level Component 2: Human geography Section A: Global systems and global governance Section B: Changing places Section C: Contemporary urban environments • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 120 marks • 40% of A-level Component 3: Geography fieldwork investigation Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. • 3,000–4,000 words • 60 marks • 20% of A-level