The A Level geography course covers both the physical and human environments and the complex interaction of processes that shape our world. It also, importantly, enables you to find connections between a broad range of ideas, considering how human intervention affects the environment and how people adapt to and mitigate the effects of change. This is complex and dynamic and varies from place to place depending on people’s resources, technology and culture. There is plenty of room for discussion and extended research which will help you become an independent thinker and learner. You will be encouraged to frame your own questions using higher level thinking skills and showing your grasp of complex issues through essay writing. You will learn in a wide variety of ways including discussion, research and the analysis of a variety of media such as graphs, maps, infographics, videos, podcasts and geographical information systems (GIS). You will investigate case studies at a range of scales and complete an independent piece of research on a topic of your own choice.
All applicants seeking admission to the Sixth Form for either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or A Level (AL) will be expected to obtain the following: a. Minimum of 6 ‘good’ passes (above grade 4) at GCSE which is normally 3 grade 6 and 3 grade 5 or above which should include English and Mathematics. For the IBDP a Science, a Humanity and a Modern Foreign Language is desirable. b. For AL Study, a grade 6 at GCSE (or equivalent) is ideally required to study the same subject, but exceptions can be made.
Paper 1 Dynamic Landscapes (AoS 1) 2 hours 105 marks Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes & Change Option B - Coastal Landscapes and Change 15 mins 30% Physical Systems & Sustainability (AoS 3) Topic 5: The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle & Energy Insecurity Paper 2 Dynamic Places (AoS 2) 2 hours 105 marks Topic 3: Globalisation Topic 4: Shaping Places Option A - Regenerating Places 15 mins 30% Human Systems & Geopolitics (AoS 4) Topic 7: Superpowers Topic 8: Global Development and Connections Option B - Migration, identity and sovereignty Paper 3 A synoptic paper based on a geographical issue. A resource booklet will be issued. 2 hours 70 marks (15 mins 20%) Coursework Independent investigation 70 marks Students are required to develop a question or issue for investigation; carry out primary data collection and write a report of approximately 4000 words analysing the evidence and drawing conclusions. 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £27,735 - £37,437 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,494 |
| Address | London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6EA |
The A Level geography course covers both the physical and human environments and the complex interaction of processes that shape our world. It also, importantly, enables you to find connections between a broad range of ideas, considering how human intervention affects the environment and how people adapt to and mitigate the effects of change. This is complex and dynamic and varies from place to place depending on people’s resources, technology and culture. There is plenty of room for discussion and extended research which will help you become an independent thinker and learner. You will be encouraged to frame your own questions using higher level thinking skills and showing your grasp of complex issues through essay writing. You will learn in a wide variety of ways including discussion, research and the analysis of a variety of media such as graphs, maps, infographics, videos, podcasts and geographical information systems (GIS). You will investigate case studies at a range of scales and complete an independent piece of research on a topic of your own choice.
All applicants seeking admission to the Sixth Form for either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or A Level (AL) will be expected to obtain the following: a. Minimum of 6 ‘good’ passes (above grade 4) at GCSE which is normally 3 grade 6 and 3 grade 5 or above which should include English and Mathematics. For the IBDP a Science, a Humanity and a Modern Foreign Language is desirable. b. For AL Study, a grade 6 at GCSE (or equivalent) is ideally required to study the same subject, but exceptions can be made.
Paper 1 Dynamic Landscapes (AoS 1) 2 hours 105 marks Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes & Change Option B - Coastal Landscapes and Change 15 mins 30% Physical Systems & Sustainability (AoS 3) Topic 5: The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle & Energy Insecurity Paper 2 Dynamic Places (AoS 2) 2 hours 105 marks Topic 3: Globalisation Topic 4: Shaping Places Option A - Regenerating Places 15 mins 30% Human Systems & Geopolitics (AoS 4) Topic 7: Superpowers Topic 8: Global Development and Connections Option B - Migration, identity and sovereignty Paper 3 A synoptic paper based on a geographical issue. A resource booklet will be issued. 2 hours 70 marks (15 mins 20%) Coursework Independent investigation 70 marks Students are required to develop a question or issue for investigation; carry out primary data collection and write a report of approximately 4000 words analysing the evidence and drawing conclusions. 20%