Geography
Queen Elizabeth High School - Northumberland
01434610300
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB
Course summary

There has never been a more exciting time to study A-level geography. It helps explain much of what is going on in the world right now, from climate change and natural disasters to the growth of emerging economies and the impacts of globalization. Our geographers are encouraged to embrace new digital technologies and media in both their class and fi fieldwork, developing the knowledge and practical skills relevant to a wide range of future employer needs. This is a challenging and exciting course. Students will develop and apply their understanding of geographical concepts and processes to interpret our constantly changing world. They will deepen their understanding of the complexity of interactions within and between societies, economies, cultures, and environments at scales from local to global. They will develop as global citizens who recognize the challenges of sustainability and the implications for their own and others’ lives.

Entry requirements

Five 9 to 4 grades including a 4 or better in English Language (a Level 2 pass or above in BTEC/OCR courses counts as 1 GCSE). Min Aps 5 Math 5 6 in Geography

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Written exam, 2 hours 15 minutes, 105 marks (30% of the qualification) Paper 2 Written exam, 2 hours 15 minutes, 105 marks (30% of the qualification) Paper 3 Written exam, 2 hours 15 minutes, 70 marks (20% of the qualification) Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) - A written report, 3000–4000 words, 70 marks (20% of the qualification)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWhetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB