The Physical Systems component considers the interrelationships between the land, oceans and atmosphere to help you understand the processes, characteristics and impacts on these landscapes and cycles that shape them over time, and create a number of issues when trying to manage them. The Human Interactions component investigates the actions, interactions and spatial patterns of people and places. Using examples and case studies, you will explore a variety of contrasting places, unpicking the flows and connections that have made them the way they are and the way in which global systems and governance have local consequences. The Geographical Debates component will encourage you to think critically about some of the most dynamic issues the planet faces. The concepts of inequality, mitigation and adaptation, sustainability, risk and threshold underpin this component. The Investigative Geography component will require you to produce a written report (3,000–4,000 words) about an independent investigation.
Students who are very successful at Geography tend to have high grades in Science, Mathematics and English. You should have a grade 7 at GCSE in Geography to study the A level course or IB higher level course; a grade 6 is the minimum for the standard level course.
Examinations: Paper 1 Physical Systems (22%) • 1 hour and 30 minutes • Earth’s life support systems • Landscape systems – Glaciated landscapes Paper 2 Human Interactions (22%) • 1 hour and 30 minutes • Changing spaces; Making places • Global connections – Global Migration and Human Rights Paper 3 Geographical Debates (36%) • 2 hours and 30 minutes • Hazardous Earth • Disease Dilemmas Non-examined assessment Independent Investigation – 3,000–4,000 words (20%)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,385 |
| Address | University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
The Physical Systems component considers the interrelationships between the land, oceans and atmosphere to help you understand the processes, characteristics and impacts on these landscapes and cycles that shape them over time, and create a number of issues when trying to manage them. The Human Interactions component investigates the actions, interactions and spatial patterns of people and places. Using examples and case studies, you will explore a variety of contrasting places, unpicking the flows and connections that have made them the way they are and the way in which global systems and governance have local consequences. The Geographical Debates component will encourage you to think critically about some of the most dynamic issues the planet faces. The concepts of inequality, mitigation and adaptation, sustainability, risk and threshold underpin this component. The Investigative Geography component will require you to produce a written report (3,000–4,000 words) about an independent investigation.
Students who are very successful at Geography tend to have high grades in Science, Mathematics and English. You should have a grade 7 at GCSE in Geography to study the A level course or IB higher level course; a grade 6 is the minimum for the standard level course.
Examinations: Paper 1 Physical Systems (22%) • 1 hour and 30 minutes • Earth’s life support systems • Landscape systems – Glaciated landscapes Paper 2 Human Interactions (22%) • 1 hour and 30 minutes • Changing spaces; Making places • Global connections – Global Migration and Human Rights Paper 3 Geographical Debates (36%) • 2 hours and 30 minutes • Hazardous Earth • Disease Dilemmas Non-examined assessment Independent Investigation – 3,000–4,000 words (20%)