GEOGRAPHY
Melksham Oak Community School - Wiltshire
01225792700
Bowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6QZ
Course summary

A level geography is a course for students who have a keen interest in understanding how the our world works, physically and socially. The course is similar to GCSE in that it is split between physical and human geography, with a separate independent project which is similar to the fieldwork carried out at GCSE level, but much more in-depth and much more independently. The topics are selected to build on knowledge gained at GSCE, with newer topics to excite your curiosity and broaden your knowledge.

Entry requirements

Students must achieve a grade 5 in GCSE Geography. Those who have not studies GCSE Geography may be considered, please speak to Head of Department.

How you'll be assessed

40% = Paper 1—2 hrs— 120 marks 40% = Paper 2—2 hrs— 120 marks 20% = Independent Project— 3000—4000 words—60 marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6QZ