Course information
Geography
Streatham & Clapham High School - Lambeth
02086778400
42 Abbotswood Road, Streatham, SW16 1AW
Course summary

Over Year 12, geography students will study the first two modules listed above. For Physical Systems, they will study coasts as their landscape system, and the carbon and water cycle that form the Earth’s life support systems. In lessons about Human Interactions topics, students will study place and space; students will investigate what we mean by place, contrasting place profiles, factors that affect place perception, change and rebranding. They will also study two other units in the Lower Sixth: Migration and power and borders. A successful student will be able to make synoptic links between topics and be able to apply their knowledge. There is also an expectation that they keep abreast of current affairs. The students will go on a residential field trip in February, where they will learn data collection, processing and statistical data-processing techniques. They will be able to embark on their NEA after this trip. Year 13 geographers will study two further units: Climate change and disease dilemmas. Students will draw upon knowledge gained in the Lower Sixth and will have the opportunity to study these issues in great depth. In addition to this, they will be completing their NEA independently.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 7 GCSEs awarded at grade 6 or above. These should include English and Mathematics. GCSE Geography

How you'll be assessed

Exams: Paper 1: Physical Systems – a written paper of 90-minute duration, Paper 2: Human Interactions – a written paper of 90-minute duration. Papers 1 and 2 are both worth 22% of the A Level. Paper 3 – Geographical Debates a written paper of 150 minutes duration. This paper is worth 36% of their A Level. In addition to these, there is a NEA due in the Spring Term of the U6 (see below) Coursework: Investigative Geography – NEA – the students have to collect primary to enable them to research a title that relates to any part of the OCR Geography specification. This is worth 20% of the A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityLambeth
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Gender TypeGirls
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Sixth Form Fee£16,323 - £21,003
Address42 Abbotswood Road, Streatham, SW16 1AW