Geography
Rainford High School - St. Helens
01744885914
Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8NY
Course summary

The new A Level Geography course provides all students with a dynamic, contemporary and exciting opportunity to engage in the world around them. The two year, linear course is divided into four areas: Dynamic Landscapes, Dynamic Places, Physical Systems and Sustainability and Independent Investigation.

Entry requirements

- We expect students to have previously studied GCSE Geography and achieved a grade 6. Grade 5 students are also often considered. - 5 level 5 or above GCSEs

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Dynamic Landscapes: Includes Tectonic Processes and Hazards, Coastal Landscapes and Change, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security and The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity. Paper 2 Dynamic Places: Includes Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers and Health, Human Rights and Intervention. Paper 3: Synoptic paper exploring the cross-curricular links between topics. Paper 4: Independent investigation (coursework) linked to any topic on the syllabus and approximately 4,000 words.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHigher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8NY