Overview
Geography has a long-established reputation as a hugely popular and highly regarded academic subject. At A Level, scholars will continue to engage in contemporary issues relating to the state of the Earth, and draw upon the work of prominent thinkers in the field.
A Level scholars also have the opportunity to conduct their own chosen fieldwork enquiry, allowing them to explore specific questions important to their interests. Previous enquires have ranged from investigating how ethnic identities shape a sense of place; to exploring potential carbon sinks to mitigate against climate change.
Entry requirements
Grade 7 at GCSE Geography
Course content
Year 12
- Terms 1 & 2: physical landscapes (coasts), human interactions (changing spaces, making places)
- Term 3: physical landscapes (earth life support systems), human interactions (global migration, human rights)
Year 13
- Terms 1 & 2: geographical debates (climate change and hazardous Earth)
- Term 3: revision
Assessment
80% examination / 20% non-examination assessment
Exam board
Cambridge OCR