Geography
Altwood Church of England School - Windsor and Maidenhead
01628622236
Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PU
Course summary

In today’s globally interconnected society, it is more important than ever that we understand the world around us. Our aim is to develop students’ awareness of the complexity of interactions within and between societies, economies, cultures, and environments, at scales from local to global. Geography is a very wide-ranging topic interested primarily in human and environmental development. The subject forms an important link between the arts and science subjects at A Level, and at university where it can be studied either as a BSc or BA.

Entry requirements

A Level requires the minimum of a level 5 grade in Geography at GCSE

How you'll be assessed

The Course is linear and involves 2 exams each year. Component 1: Physical geography - Written exam: 2 hrs 30 mins - 120 marks - 40% of A-level Component 2: Human geography - Written exam: 2 hrs 30 mins - 120 marks - 40% of A-level Component 3: Geography fieldwork investigation - 3,000-4,000 words - 60 marks - 20% of A-level - marked by teachers - moderated by AQA

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAltwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PU