Geography
The Norton Knatchbull School - Kent
01233620045
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Course summary

A. Physical Geography: - Water and carbon cycles; - Coastal systems and landscapes; - Hazards. B. Human Geography: - Global systems and global governance; - Changing places; - Contemporary urban environments. C. Geography investigation. D. Geographical skills.

Entry requirements

- GCSE grade 6 in Geography. - a minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved - at least a grade 5 in English - at least a grade 5 in Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 Physical Geography: Written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes, 96 marks - 40% of A-Level. Section A: Water and carbon cycles; Section B: Coastal systems and landscapes; Section C: Hazards. Component 2 Human Geography: Written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes, 96 marks - 40% of A-Level. Section A: Global systems and global governance; Section B: Changing places; Section C: Contemporary urban environments. Component 3 Geographical investigation: Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content: 3,000–4,000 words/35 marks - 20% of A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressHythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ