Geography
Gordon's School - Surrey
01276858084
Bagshot Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PT
Course summary

Year 12 (Year 1 - A Level) content Dynamic landscapes: Topic 1: Dynamic landscapes - Tectonic processes and hazards. Topic 2b: Landscape systems, processes and change - Coastal landscapes and change. Dynamic Places: Topic 3: Dynamic places - Globalisation Topic 4a: Shaping Places - Regenerating places Year 13 (Year 2 - A Level) content Physical systems and sustainability: Topic 5: Physical systems and sustainability - The water cycle and water insecurity Topic 6: Physical systems and sustainability - The carbon cycle and energy security. Human systems and geopolitics: Topic 7: Human systems and geopolitics - Superpowers. Topic 8: Global development and connections - Health, human rights and intervention.

Entry requirements

• A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 to 5, with at least grade 5 in English and Mathematics. • Biology usually needed if planning to study Geology at University. • GCSE grade 6 in History and grade 6 in English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Written examination 2 hours and 15 minutes (30% of qualification - 105 marks) Paper 2 Written examination 2 hours and 15 minutes (30% of qualification - 105 marks) Paper 3 Written examination 2 hours and 15 minutes (20% of qualification - 70 marks) Coursework Independent Investigation: A 4000-word fieldwork project using higher level skills. 70 marks and 20% of the A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBagshot Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PT