By focusing on the major global issues likely to dominate our future sustainable use of the planet, Geography encourages students to think about their place in the world; their values, their rights and their responsibilities. It encourages them to find out more about the places that they are connected to or interested in. Geography appeals to those with enquiring minds who are interested in a wide range of issues and would like to keep breadth as well as depth in their A-level programme. The study of Geography also develops many transferable skills that form the basis of lifelong learning. Geographers are independent thinkers who can critically analyse and respond to issues, data or ideas they are presented in a systematic and informed way. These skills prepare students well for university and make them highly desirable employees in whatever field they choose to pursue. Geography graduates can be found in every area of the economy; from the arts through charity work to the Civil Service and the City. The OCR A Level course runs over two years and is examined in three exams at the end of Year 13; in addition to one piece of coursework as detailed below.
In general, external applicants are required to achieve at least five GCSE passes at Grade 6 or above (as required by individual subjects) for entry into our A-level courses. Grade 7 or above at Geography GCSE
• Topic 1: PHYSICAL SYSTEMS: Landscape Systems (Coastal Landscapes) & Earth’s Life Support Systems (Carbon cycle & Water Cycle) (22%) • 1 hour & 30 minutes, 66 marks • How are coastal landforms developed? (Case studies of UK and global coastlines). How do coastal landforms evolve as climate changes? (Sea level rise – future challenges). How do humans change coastal landscapes? (Economic development in coastal areas, coastal management). Water & carbon cycles in the Tropical Rainforest & the Arctic Tundra. • Topic 2: HUMAN INTERACTIONS: Changing Spaces; Making Places & Global Connections (Option B: Migration & Option D: Power & Borders) (22%) • 1 hour & 30 minutes, 66 marks • How places are represented in the media? How place identities are created? Comparing contrasting places. Inequalities between places. Global changes in migration in the 21st century. Defining nations, states & sovereignty. Exploring global governance & conflict, including the role of the UN. • Topic 3: GEOGRAPHICAL DEBATES: Climate Change, Disease Dilemmas, Exploring Oceans, Future of Food, Hazardous Earth (36%) • Two of the above five options • Two hours & 30 minutes, 108 marks •E.g. Climate change: we will explore the evidence for climate change as well as the counter-arguments. Should the current predictions unfold, we will look at the potential consequences across the globe. We will also seek out stories of success. •Topic 4: INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION (20%) • Non-examined assessment (coursework), 60 marks • 3000-4000 word report. With guidance from their teachers, students will: •develop their questions to investigate, design and implement a fieldwork plan, collect primary & secondary data, present this data using a wide variety of maps, graphs and other appropriate techniques, analyse their findings, use statistics, draw conclusions, evaluate the success of their work and the sources/techniques they have selected
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,059 - £22,980 |
| Address | 149 North End Road, London, NW11 7HY |
By focusing on the major global issues likely to dominate our future sustainable use of the planet, Geography encourages students to think about their place in the world; their values, their rights and their responsibilities. It encourages them to find out more about the places that they are connected to or interested in. Geography appeals to those with enquiring minds who are interested in a wide range of issues and would like to keep breadth as well as depth in their A-level programme. The study of Geography also develops many transferable skills that form the basis of lifelong learning. Geographers are independent thinkers who can critically analyse and respond to issues, data or ideas they are presented in a systematic and informed way. These skills prepare students well for university and make them highly desirable employees in whatever field they choose to pursue. Geography graduates can be found in every area of the economy; from the arts through charity work to the Civil Service and the City. The OCR A Level course runs over two years and is examined in three exams at the end of Year 13; in addition to one piece of coursework as detailed below.
In general, external applicants are required to achieve at least five GCSE passes at Grade 6 or above (as required by individual subjects) for entry into our A-level courses. Grade 7 or above at Geography GCSE
• Topic 1: PHYSICAL SYSTEMS: Landscape Systems (Coastal Landscapes) & Earth’s Life Support Systems (Carbon cycle & Water Cycle) (22%) • 1 hour & 30 minutes, 66 marks • How are coastal landforms developed? (Case studies of UK and global coastlines). How do coastal landforms evolve as climate changes? (Sea level rise – future challenges). How do humans change coastal landscapes? (Economic development in coastal areas, coastal management). Water & carbon cycles in the Tropical Rainforest & the Arctic Tundra. • Topic 2: HUMAN INTERACTIONS: Changing Spaces; Making Places & Global Connections (Option B: Migration & Option D: Power & Borders) (22%) • 1 hour & 30 minutes, 66 marks • How places are represented in the media? How place identities are created? Comparing contrasting places. Inequalities between places. Global changes in migration in the 21st century. Defining nations, states & sovereignty. Exploring global governance & conflict, including the role of the UN. • Topic 3: GEOGRAPHICAL DEBATES: Climate Change, Disease Dilemmas, Exploring Oceans, Future of Food, Hazardous Earth (36%) • Two of the above five options • Two hours & 30 minutes, 108 marks •E.g. Climate change: we will explore the evidence for climate change as well as the counter-arguments. Should the current predictions unfold, we will look at the potential consequences across the globe. We will also seek out stories of success. •Topic 4: INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION (20%) • Non-examined assessment (coursework), 60 marks • 3000-4000 word report. With guidance from their teachers, students will: •develop their questions to investigate, design and implement a fieldwork plan, collect primary & secondary data, present this data using a wide variety of maps, graphs and other appropriate techniques, analyse their findings, use statistics, draw conclusions, evaluate the success of their work and the sources/techniques they have selected