Geography

Assessment

At the end of the two-year course, you will take external exams that assess content covered in the first and second year. These exams (along with the NEA) will determine your A-level grade. Exams: There will be 2 x 2.5 hour exams at the end of the second year: 1. Physical Geography (40% of total mark) 2. Human Geography (40% of total mark) Plus there is an individual NEA component which you will choose from a range of topics covered on the specification. This will contribute 20% towards your total grade. Fieldwork and visits: Four compulsory days of fieldwork are part of the new A-level course. Day trips will be taking place in the local area, for example, place studies in Farnborough and coastal fieldwork at West Wittering. We also take all of the students to Bognor Regis or Guildford to develop fieldwork skills before they make a formal start on their independent enquiry. We usually run a residential field trip in the second year.