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A Level Geography |
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Exam Board
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Edexcel
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Entry requirements
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Grade 5 or above in GCSE Geography |
What will I study?
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You will study two main topics that cover a wide range of geographical issues. This will lead directly to two written exams and feed into a synoptic exam and a piece of independent coursework.
Unit 1: This will include: • Tectonic processes • Coastal landscapes and change • The water cycle and water insecurity • The carbon cycle and energy security Unit 2: This will include: • Globalisation • Regenerating places • Superpowers • Global development and connections Unit 3: A synoptic exam based on a resource booklet which focuses on: • Players • Attitudes and actions • Futures and uncertainties On a particular geographical issue Unit 4: Coursework Students will undertake a piece of coursework that examines a geographical issue of their choosing, linked to topics within Unit 1 and Unit 2. Unit 1 and Unit 2 both have individual written examinations, which contribute 30% each of the overall grade. |
Assessment
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The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. It will also include 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. It lasts for 2 hours 15 minutes.
Unit 3 will also be an individual written examination where questions may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 8-mark, 18-mark and 24-mark extended writing questions. It also lasts for 2 hours 15 minutes.
Unit 4 is a 3,000-4,000 word written report done based on fieldwork data collected independently.
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What skills will I gain?
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Students will gain a wide range of skills from studying Geography. These include critical analysis, evaluation, and problem solving, researching and extended writing skills.
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Studying beyond the classroom
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Future pathways
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Studying Geography can lead to a wide range of careers linking directly to important sustainability issues of the future, as well as careers in GIS, environmental consultancy, economics and business, town planning and surveying.
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