Geography
St John Plessington Catholic College - Wirral
01516455049
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LF
Course summary

Geography is the study of physical and human environments and how they interact together. It is delivered in the two disciplines of Physical and Human Geography and deals with a range of current topical global issues. A level geography builds on what is covered at GCSE Level and applies a range of detailed contemporary case studies to core geographical concepts. You will study the systems, patterns and processes that happen in both urban and rural areas. The content includes studying volcanoes, earthquakes and our changing coastline. Why is Africa the poorest continent on earth? Can Liverpool ever reclaim its status as the ‘second city’ of Great Britain? How will climate change impact your life? Without Geography we stand little chance of answering such questions.

Entry requirements

Grade 5, but ideally a Grade 6 in Geography. Candidates at A level who achieve a grade E or above have the above requirements, plus a grade 6 in at least 2-3 more related subjects at GCSE. You must have 5 qualifications at level 2 at grade 4/pass or above.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes - all questions are compulsory and vary in length from 2 - 15 marks. Component 2: Written exam: 2 hours - combination of compulsory and optional questions, these vary in length from 2 - 20 marks. Component 3: Written exam: 2 hours 15 minutes - combination of compulsory and optional questions, three in total each. Is a 45 mark essay question. Component 4: Non examination based investigation submitted in school and marked by external moderators.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOld Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LF