Geography
Oxford Spires Academy - Oxfordshire
01865428200
Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU
Course summary

Edexcel Geography A level. 4 Human Geography topics: Globalisation / Diverse Places / Superpowers / Health and Human Rights. 4 Physical Geography topics: Plate Tectonics / Coasts / Water Cycle and Water Supply Issues / Carbon Cycle and Energy Issues. You will be examined on these topics and there will be a synoptic problem solving exam that incorporates all the topics, much like we did in GCSE. You will also go on 2 residential field trips and do a controlled assessment from those experiences which comprises 20% of your final grade.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 5 or above in English and a grade 5 or higher in Geography GCSE. Students who did not study Geography at GCSE will need grade 6 or higher in English for entry.

How you'll be assessed

Coursework is 20% of your A level (a 4,000 word investigation). Exams count for 80%, and they are taken in the summer of year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGlanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU