Introduction This issues-based A-Level Geography course explores contemporary global questions like population growth, globalisation impacts, and climate change responses. Students gain insights into both human and physical geography, critically analysing complex environmental issues and developing skills in communication, IT, teamwork, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and literacy. Course Structure The curriculum is divided into Human Geography (human-environment interactions, population dynamics) and Physical Geography (earth systems, geology, landforms), with themes interwoven to encourage synoptic understanding. The course builds on KS4 foundations, supporting both new and continuing geography students. Year 12 Content Physical: Dynamic Landscapes • Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Topic 2B: Coastal Landscapes and Change Human: Dynamic Places • Topic 3: Globalisation • Topic 4A: Regenerating Places Year 13 Content Physical: Systems and Sustainability • Topic 5: Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • Topic 6: Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Human: Systems and Geopolitics • Topic 7: Superpowers • Topic 8B: Health, Human Rights, and Intervention
Minimum grade 5 in GCSE Geography, minimum grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature and minimum grade 4 in GCSE Maths.
Assessment The A-Level is assessed via three exams in Year 13 and an independent investigation: • Paper 1: (Human Geography): Topics 1, 2, 5, and 6 (30%) • Paper 2: (Physical Geography): Topics 3, 4, 7, and 8 (30%) • Paper 3: (Synoptic): Interconnections across all topics (20%) • Independent Investigation: Fieldwork-based project (20%)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ |
Introduction This issues-based A-Level Geography course explores contemporary global questions like population growth, globalisation impacts, and climate change responses. Students gain insights into both human and physical geography, critically analysing complex environmental issues and developing skills in communication, IT, teamwork, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and literacy. Course Structure The curriculum is divided into Human Geography (human-environment interactions, population dynamics) and Physical Geography (earth systems, geology, landforms), with themes interwoven to encourage synoptic understanding. The course builds on KS4 foundations, supporting both new and continuing geography students. Year 12 Content Physical: Dynamic Landscapes • Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Topic 2B: Coastal Landscapes and Change Human: Dynamic Places • Topic 3: Globalisation • Topic 4A: Regenerating Places Year 13 Content Physical: Systems and Sustainability • Topic 5: Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • Topic 6: Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Human: Systems and Geopolitics • Topic 7: Superpowers • Topic 8B: Health, Human Rights, and Intervention
Minimum grade 5 in GCSE Geography, minimum grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature and minimum grade 4 in GCSE Maths.
Assessment The A-Level is assessed via three exams in Year 13 and an independent investigation: • Paper 1: (Human Geography): Topics 1, 2, 5, and 6 (30%) • Paper 2: (Physical Geography): Topics 3, 4, 7, and 8 (30%) • Paper 3: (Synoptic): Interconnections across all topics (20%) • Independent Investigation: Fieldwork-based project (20%)