The A Level specification presents a dynamic, contemporary and exciting opportunity for students to engage with the world around them. It presents an exciting and fresh approach, offering a strong foundation in both human and physical disciplines, inspiring a love of geography for lifelong learning, drawing on issues that are relevant to a student’s own learning of the subject. Independent study commitment: Five hours per week minimum.
GCSE: 5 in Geography
Paper 1: Physical systems • Landscape systems • Earth’s life support systems • Geographical skills Assessment: written exam of 1 hour 30mins. (22% of A Level) Paper 2: Human interactions • Changing spaces; making places • Global connections • Geographical skills Assessment: written exam of 1 hour 30mins. (22% of A Level) Paper 3: Geographical debates • Hazardous earth and disease dilemmas • Geographical skills Assessment: written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes. (36% of A Level) Unit 4: Independent Investigation: Investigative Geography A compulsory part of the A Level course consisting of a written report which provides students with the opportunity, through fieldwork, to develop a wide range of skills which are applicable not only to study but also to the world of work and higher education. Assessment: internal assessment with external moderation. (20% of A Level)
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL |
The A Level specification presents a dynamic, contemporary and exciting opportunity for students to engage with the world around them. It presents an exciting and fresh approach, offering a strong foundation in both human and physical disciplines, inspiring a love of geography for lifelong learning, drawing on issues that are relevant to a student’s own learning of the subject. Independent study commitment: Five hours per week minimum.
GCSE: 5 in Geography
Paper 1: Physical systems • Landscape systems • Earth’s life support systems • Geographical skills Assessment: written exam of 1 hour 30mins. (22% of A Level) Paper 2: Human interactions • Changing spaces; making places • Global connections • Geographical skills Assessment: written exam of 1 hour 30mins. (22% of A Level) Paper 3: Geographical debates • Hazardous earth and disease dilemmas • Geographical skills Assessment: written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes. (36% of A Level) Unit 4: Independent Investigation: Investigative Geography A compulsory part of the A Level course consisting of a written report which provides students with the opportunity, through fieldwork, to develop a wide range of skills which are applicable not only to study but also to the world of work and higher education. Assessment: internal assessment with external moderation. (20% of A Level)