Geography

Assessment

The new AQA linear Geography A Level is composed of three parts: Physical Geography, Human Geography and a Geographical Investigation. 36 Both of the written examination papers are 2 hours 30 minutes in length and each are worth 96 marks and 40% of the A Level. The questions include a variety of styles: multiple choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose. The 3000-4000 word investigation is worth 35 marks and 20% of the A Level. It is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. Preparation for this will be carried out at a residential field study centre in the UK over a period of 4 days. The investigation will then be written independently. The individual Geographical Investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by you relating to any part of the specification content.