Geography
North Oxfordshire Academy - Oxfordshire
01295224300
Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD
Course summary

During Geography A level you will study a range of topics: Dynamic Landscapes, Dynamic Places, Physical Systems and Sustainability, and Human Systems and Geopolitics. You will develop your analytical and critical thinking skills by answering questions such as ‘How does water insecurity occur and why is it becoming such a global issue for the 21st century?’ You will work practically and theoretically on compulsory residential. A Level of Geography gives students a good grounding for Higher Education and can lead to employment in areas such as the Media, Law, Research, Journalism, and Government.

Entry requirements

You will need 5 GCSE’s Grade 5 or above including English and Maths. 6 in Geography (if taken) or 6 in English.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed through examinations and coursework. • The coursework is a written report of 3-4000 words and accounts for 20% of the A Level grade. Dynamic Landscapes Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change – a choice of either 2A Glaciated Landscapes and Change or 2B Coastal Landscapes and Change. Dynamic Places Topic 3: Globalisation Topic 4: Shaping Places – a choice of either 4A Regenerating Places or 4B Diverse Places. Physical Systems and Sustainability Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Human Systems and Geopolitics Topic 7: Superpowers Topic 8: Global Development and Connections – a choice of either 8A Health, Human Rights and Intervention or 8B Migration, Identity and Sovereignty.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDrayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD