The A Level encourages a more holistic approach to geographical concepts and processes by being able to recognise and analyse the complexity of people–environment interactions at all geographical scales, and appreciate how these underpin understanding of some of the key issues facing the world today. As well as applying geographical knowledge, understanding, skills and approaches in a rigorous way to a range of geographical questions and issues, including those identified in 4 days of fieldwork, recognising both the contributions and limitations of geography.
GCSE Geography Grade 6. Fieldwork is an essential part of the course and students must be committed to participating in the fieldwork activities. Numerous day visits will be made in the local area. Students are also expected to attend a four or five day residential in Year 12 costing approximately £400. (Students may qualify for support through the 16-19 Bursary)
The assessment is made up of two written exam papers and a non-examined assessment (NEA). Both exam papers are 2 hours and 30 minutes long and are worth 40% each of the A-Level. The NEA is a 4,000 word independent investigation on a fieldwork enquiry chosen by the students, and must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. The NEA is marked by teachers and is worth 20% of the A-Level. Paper 1 topics – Water and Carbon Cycles, Glacial Landscapes and Hazards. Paper 2 topics – Global systems and Global Governance, Changing Places and Contemporary Urban Environments.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY |
The A Level encourages a more holistic approach to geographical concepts and processes by being able to recognise and analyse the complexity of people–environment interactions at all geographical scales, and appreciate how these underpin understanding of some of the key issues facing the world today. As well as applying geographical knowledge, understanding, skills and approaches in a rigorous way to a range of geographical questions and issues, including those identified in 4 days of fieldwork, recognising both the contributions and limitations of geography.
GCSE Geography Grade 6. Fieldwork is an essential part of the course and students must be committed to participating in the fieldwork activities. Numerous day visits will be made in the local area. Students are also expected to attend a four or five day residential in Year 12 costing approximately £400. (Students may qualify for support through the 16-19 Bursary)
The assessment is made up of two written exam papers and a non-examined assessment (NEA). Both exam papers are 2 hours and 30 minutes long and are worth 40% each of the A-Level. The NEA is a 4,000 word independent investigation on a fieldwork enquiry chosen by the students, and must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. The NEA is marked by teachers and is worth 20% of the A-Level. Paper 1 topics – Water and Carbon Cycles, Glacial Landscapes and Hazards. Paper 2 topics – Global systems and Global Governance, Changing Places and Contemporary Urban Environments.