Geography - A Level

Assessment

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)