Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards- Tectonic processes, a study of the causes of tectonic hazards, the impact of tectonic activity on people, and responses to tectonic hazards. Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change - An integrated study of processes, land forms and landscapes. A study of one landscape system and the physical and human processes influencing change over time and space. Choose one from: Option 2a: Glacial Landscapes and Change Option 2b: Coastal Landscapes and Change. Dynamic Places Topic 3: Globalisation - A study of globalisation, its causes and consequences for different people and places. Topic 4: Shaping Places - A study of how and why places are shaped and changed, the meanings and identities attached to different places and the consequences for different people. Choose one from: Option 4a: Regenerating Places Option 4b: Diverse Places. Physical Systems and Sustainability. Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity - Water cycle, human and natural factors that impact on water cycling, consequences for water security and future water conflicts. Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security - Carbon cycle, human and natural factors impacting on carbon cycling, the consequences for ecosystems and management strategies. Human Systems and Geopolitics Topic 7: Superpowers - Superpowers, the reasons for shifting economic and political power, the impacts of superpowers, influence of superpowers in governing the global commons. Topic 8: Global Development and Connections. Choose one from: Option 8a: Health, Human Rights and Intervention Option 8b: Migration, Identity and Sovereignty.
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography is required. Core Mathematics is also recommended as an additional subject if a student is not taking A Level Mathematics.
Paper 1 - Assessment of Dynamic Landscapes and Physical Systems- 2 hours and 15 minutes- 30% contribution to A Level qualification. Total marks 105. Paper 2 - Assessment of Dynamic Places and Human Systems and Geopolitics- 2 hours and 15 minutes- 30% contribution to A Level qualification. Total marks 105. Paper 3 - Synoptic investigation of a contemporary geographical issue - 2 hours and 15 minutes- 20% contribution to A Level Qualification. Total marks 70. A level Independent Investigation. Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) Coursework - 20% contribution to A Level Qualification. Total marks 70.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Duffield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9RZ |
Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards- Tectonic processes, a study of the causes of tectonic hazards, the impact of tectonic activity on people, and responses to tectonic hazards. Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change - An integrated study of processes, land forms and landscapes. A study of one landscape system and the physical and human processes influencing change over time and space. Choose one from: Option 2a: Glacial Landscapes and Change Option 2b: Coastal Landscapes and Change. Dynamic Places Topic 3: Globalisation - A study of globalisation, its causes and consequences for different people and places. Topic 4: Shaping Places - A study of how and why places are shaped and changed, the meanings and identities attached to different places and the consequences for different people. Choose one from: Option 4a: Regenerating Places Option 4b: Diverse Places. Physical Systems and Sustainability. Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity - Water cycle, human and natural factors that impact on water cycling, consequences for water security and future water conflicts. Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security - Carbon cycle, human and natural factors impacting on carbon cycling, the consequences for ecosystems and management strategies. Human Systems and Geopolitics Topic 7: Superpowers - Superpowers, the reasons for shifting economic and political power, the impacts of superpowers, influence of superpowers in governing the global commons. Topic 8: Global Development and Connections. Choose one from: Option 8a: Health, Human Rights and Intervention Option 8b: Migration, Identity and Sovereignty.
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography is required. Core Mathematics is also recommended as an additional subject if a student is not taking A Level Mathematics.
Paper 1 - Assessment of Dynamic Landscapes and Physical Systems- 2 hours and 15 minutes- 30% contribution to A Level qualification. Total marks 105. Paper 2 - Assessment of Dynamic Places and Human Systems and Geopolitics- 2 hours and 15 minutes- 30% contribution to A Level qualification. Total marks 105. Paper 3 - Synoptic investigation of a contemporary geographical issue - 2 hours and 15 minutes- 20% contribution to A Level Qualification. Total marks 70. A level Independent Investigation. Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) Coursework - 20% contribution to A Level Qualification. Total marks 70.