As the world and human society truly begins to feel the pressures of resource depletion, over population and climate change the importance of understanding these extraordinary challenges is becoming increasingly apparent. The issues of environmental damage and energy management already permeate almost every industry and are foremost in current and future government policy making due to their connections to economic security. The topics studied in A level geography will shape the future of our planet and every species that depends on it.
Grade 6 in Geography and Grade 5 in English Language Five GCSE Grade 5 or above including English Language and Mathematics please see the subject specific requirement
Component 1: Physical Geography Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes – 96 marks - 40% of A-level - Section A: answer all questions (27 marks) - Section B: answer question 4 (27 marks) - Section C: answer either question 6 (42 marks) Component 2: Human Geography Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes - 96 marks - 40% of A-level - Section A: answer all questions (27 marks) - Section B: answer all questions (27 marks) - Section C: answer question 6 (42 marks) Component 3: Non-Examination Assessment Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. 3,000–4,000 words - 35 marks - 20% of A-level
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH |
As the world and human society truly begins to feel the pressures of resource depletion, over population and climate change the importance of understanding these extraordinary challenges is becoming increasingly apparent. The issues of environmental damage and energy management already permeate almost every industry and are foremost in current and future government policy making due to their connections to economic security. The topics studied in A level geography will shape the future of our planet and every species that depends on it.
Grade 6 in Geography and Grade 5 in English Language Five GCSE Grade 5 or above including English Language and Mathematics please see the subject specific requirement
Component 1: Physical Geography Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes – 96 marks - 40% of A-level - Section A: answer all questions (27 marks) - Section B: answer question 4 (27 marks) - Section C: answer either question 6 (42 marks) Component 2: Human Geography Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes - 96 marks - 40% of A-level - Section A: answer all questions (27 marks) - Section B: answer all questions (27 marks) - Section C: answer question 6 (42 marks) Component 3: Non-Examination Assessment Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. 3,000–4,000 words - 35 marks - 20% of A-level