Course information
Geography
Millom School - Cumberland
01229772300
Salthouse Road, Millom, LA18 5AB
Course summary

Students will study Coasts, Earth’s life support systems (carbon cycle/water cycle), Changing spaces – local, national and global, Trade or migration, Human rights or power and borders. They will be required to debate TWO topics from the following: Climate change; Disease dilemma; Exploring oceans; Future of food or Hazardous earth.

Entry requirements

• 2 grades at grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths plus 3 grades at grade 4 or above in other subjects. • We recommend that you achieve at least a Grade 5 in Geography at GCSE. It must be emphasised that this is not a requirement but may prove helpful.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 - Written Exams (1¾ hours) - 24 % of A Level qualification • Physical Systems Paper 2 - Written Exams (1¾ hours) - 24% of A Level qualification • Human Interactions Paper 3 - Written Exam (2¾ hours) - 32% of A Level qualification • Geographical Debates Coursework - Independent Investigation - 20% of A Level qualification 2 days Fieldwork will also need to be completed.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSalthouse Road, Millom, LA18 5AB