Geography

Assessment

A-Level (comprising 3 terminal examination papers and a non-examined piece of Coursework): Paper 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards; Coastal Landscapes and Change; The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity; The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security. 2 hours 15 minutes exam (30% of the A-level) Paper 2: Globalisation; Regenerating Places; Superpowers; Migration, Identity and Sovereignty. 2 hours 15 minutes exam (30% of the A-level) Paper 3: Synoptic exam based on a geographical issue that links to the 3 synoptic themes of players, attitudes and actions, and futures and uncertainties. 2 hours and 15 minutes exam (20% of the A-level) Independent investigation, whereby the student defines a question or issue for investigation, relating to any aspect of Geography contained within the specification. Both primary data collection and secondary research must be included, and data presentation, analytical and evaluative skills must be utilised. 3,000-4,000 word guidance (20% of the A-level) Please be aware that this subject will discuss sensitive and emotive themes including migration; deprivation, poverty and inequality; climate change impacts; nationalism; war and conflict; and colonialism.