Geography
Course summary

Year 12: Physical Geography: - Hot Desert systems & landscapes. - Water & carbon cycles. Human Geography: - Changing places. - Global systems & governance. Geographical Investigation: A personal research project based on data collected in the local area. It is your choice as to the investigation question, but it must be framed somewhere in the course content. Year 13: Physical Geography: Hazards (Tectonics and weather) Human Geography: Contemporary urban environments.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 6 Geography.

How you'll be assessed

3,000 – 4,000 words & 20% of the A Level. Geography A Level is a two-year linear course and will be assessed at the end of Year 13. There are two exams (Physical Geography & Human Geography) at the end of Year 13. The subject content from Year 12 is examined in the Year 13 exams. They are both 2 ½ hours and each accounts for 40% of the A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAddison Road, Banbury, OX16 9DG