There are 4 areas of study, comprising a total of 8 topics Area of Study 1: Dynamic Landscapes • Tectonic Processes and Hazards. • Landscape Systems, Processes and Change (Coastal Landscapes). Area of Study2: Dynamic Places • Globalisation. • Shaping Places (Regenerating Places). Area of Study3: Physical Systems and Sustainability • The Water Cycle and Water Security. • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security. Area of Study4: Human Systems and Geopolitics • Superpowers. • Global Development and Connections (Health, Human Rights & Development).
A minimum of three grade 6s and five grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature. If GCSE Geography was studied, you must have achieved at least a grade 6.
Paper 1- 30% of qualification Assessing topics 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 and geographical skills (2 hours, 90 marks). Paper 2 -30% of qualification Assessing topics 3, 4, 8 and 9 and geographical skills (2 hours, 90 marks). Paper 3 -20%ofqualification Synoptic investigation of a geographical issue (1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks). Coursework - 20% of the qualification An Independent Investigation, 70 marks Internally assessed and externally moderated written report of 3000-4000 words based on fieldwork data collected by the student.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR |
There are 4 areas of study, comprising a total of 8 topics Area of Study 1: Dynamic Landscapes • Tectonic Processes and Hazards. • Landscape Systems, Processes and Change (Coastal Landscapes). Area of Study2: Dynamic Places • Globalisation. • Shaping Places (Regenerating Places). Area of Study3: Physical Systems and Sustainability • The Water Cycle and Water Security. • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security. Area of Study4: Human Systems and Geopolitics • Superpowers. • Global Development and Connections (Health, Human Rights & Development).
A minimum of three grade 6s and five grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature. If GCSE Geography was studied, you must have achieved at least a grade 6.
Paper 1- 30% of qualification Assessing topics 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 and geographical skills (2 hours, 90 marks). Paper 2 -30% of qualification Assessing topics 3, 4, 8 and 9 and geographical skills (2 hours, 90 marks). Paper 3 -20%ofqualification Synoptic investigation of a geographical issue (1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks). Coursework - 20% of the qualification An Independent Investigation, 70 marks Internally assessed and externally moderated written report of 3000-4000 words based on fieldwork data collected by the student.