It is a subject which builds on our young people's own international experiences, helping them to formulate questions, develop their intellectual skills and find answers to issues affecting their lives. Geography helps us investigate and to think critically and creatively about the complexities of places, and different views and feelings relating to places. Geography is studied best through enquiry, this requires the formulation of effective questions, and fieldwork and outdoor education are essential tools to allow this to happen. It has a broad scope but can help a student understand the complex relations between people and places.
There are no prerequisites, however, it is strongly desirable that you have taken GCSE Geography.
Unit 1 - Dynamic Landscapes Area of study 1, Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Area of study 1, Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change, Coastal Landscapes and Change Area of study 3, Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity Area of study 3, Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes. 30% of the qualification. The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Unit 2 - Dynamic Places Area of study 2, Topic 3: Globalisation exit full scr Area of study 2, Topic 4: Shaping Places, including optional sub-topics from which students choose one from two: 4 A Regenerating Places or 4B Diverse Places Area of study 4, Topic 7: Superpowers Area of study 4, Topic 8: Global Development and Connections: 8B Migration, Identity and Sovereignty Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes. 30% of the qualification. The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Unit 3-Synoptic Investigation An externally-assessed written examination comprising three sections. A resource booklet will contain information about the geographical issue. Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes. 20% of the qualification. The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 8-mark, 18-mark and 24- mark extended writing questions. Unit 4 - Independent Investigation The student defines a question or issue for investigation. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification. The student's investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually) and own research and/or secondary data. The fieldwork, which forms the focus and context of the individual investigation, may be either human, physical or integrated physical-human. The investigation report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing. Non-examined assessment 20% of the qualification
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,326 |
| Address | 133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE |
It is a subject which builds on our young people's own international experiences, helping them to formulate questions, develop their intellectual skills and find answers to issues affecting their lives. Geography helps us investigate and to think critically and creatively about the complexities of places, and different views and feelings relating to places. Geography is studied best through enquiry, this requires the formulation of effective questions, and fieldwork and outdoor education are essential tools to allow this to happen. It has a broad scope but can help a student understand the complex relations between people and places.
There are no prerequisites, however, it is strongly desirable that you have taken GCSE Geography.
Unit 1 - Dynamic Landscapes Area of study 1, Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Area of study 1, Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change, Coastal Landscapes and Change Area of study 3, Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity Area of study 3, Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes. 30% of the qualification. The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Unit 2 - Dynamic Places Area of study 2, Topic 3: Globalisation exit full scr Area of study 2, Topic 4: Shaping Places, including optional sub-topics from which students choose one from two: 4 A Regenerating Places or 4B Diverse Places Area of study 4, Topic 7: Superpowers Area of study 4, Topic 8: Global Development and Connections: 8B Migration, Identity and Sovereignty Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes. 30% of the qualification. The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Unit 3-Synoptic Investigation An externally-assessed written examination comprising three sections. A resource booklet will contain information about the geographical issue. Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes. 20% of the qualification. The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 8-mark, 18-mark and 24- mark extended writing questions. Unit 4 - Independent Investigation The student defines a question or issue for investigation. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification. The student's investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually) and own research and/or secondary data. The fieldwork, which forms the focus and context of the individual investigation, may be either human, physical or integrated physical-human. The investigation report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing. Non-examined assessment 20% of the qualification
