Studying Geography at A-level helps to put our World into perspective. Geography at our centre aims to encourage students to gain enjoyment, satisfaction and a sense of achievement as they develop knowledge and understanding of the subject. The A-level course will enable students to be inspired by their geographical understanding, to engage critically with real world issues and places, and to apply their geographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around them. This qualification is linear, which means that students will sit all of their exams at the end of the 2 year course. Skills such as planning, research and time management are useful in all walks of life. Other skills acquired through studying A-level Geography, such as assessment, analysis, justification and evaluation of resource materials are easily transferable to higher education or employment. Communication and team-working are learned through field work, group and presentation activities. Interpretation of satellite and Geographical Information System (GIS) data is integral to Geography and a skill valued by many employers. Students who choose to study A-level Geography will have the opportunity for fieldwork including a study visit to Italy. Fieldwork is both integral and compulsory for this A-level. Attendance at Geographical Association meetings and conferences is encouraged. Geography is a highly versatile and well-respected A-level subject resulting in the widest of opportunities for successful students. Universities and employers alike value the skills you can offer, possible careers range from those using GIS such as the utilities, town and country planning, retail, disaster management, emergency services, defence and national security to overseas development work and environment or sports management.
Name: A Level : Geography Qualification title: GCE A-level Geography(EDEXCEL) Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Advanced GCE in Geography consists of three externally examined papers and one coursework component. It is designed to be engaging with a contemporary issues-based approach and it clearly supports progression to undergraduate level Geography. Paper 1 - 9GE0/01 - 2hrs 15mins - 30% of the A-level The paper may include short open, open response, calculations and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Calculators may be used in the examination. Paper 2 - 9GEO/02 - 2hrs 15mins - 30% of the A-level The paper may include short open, open response, calculations and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Calculators may be used in the examination. Paper 3 - 9GEO/03 - 2hrs 15mins - 20% of the A-level This assessment consists of three sections and students must answer all questions. The paper may include open response, calculations and resource-linked questions. The examination includes extended writing questions. Calculators may be used in the examination. Content assessed: Synoptic assessment of geographical skills, knowledge and understanding (within a place-based context) from compulsory content drawn from different parts of the course. Coursework: Independent Investigation: 9GE0/04) - 20% of the A-level The student undertakes an independent investigation, producing a written report of 3000 - 4000 words. The student defines a question or issue relating to the compulsory or optional content. The student's investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group) and own research and/or secondary data. The report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing. The report is internally assessed and externally moderated. The independent investigation report must be submitted at the end of the course. The fieldwork which forms the focus and context of the individual investigation may be either human, physical or integrated physical-human. Awarding EDEXCEL Created 20160314 12:33:37 Updated 20160314 12:33:37
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