Unit 1: Global Challenges In this unit you will study a range of topics such as Natural Hazards, Climate Change and Globalisation. Unit 2: Geographical Investigations This gives you an opportunity to undertake geographical research, including fieldwork which takes place on a residential trip. You will investigate two topics in depth, Crowded Coast physical geography and Rebranding Places human geography. There is a cost for the residential trip which is notified to students once they have started the course A2 level Year 2 you will learn how the world is contested and develop practical research skills in your chosen area. You will study two units, Unit 3 and Unit 4: Unit 3: Contested Planet In this unit you will consider five key world issues and in the sixth topic discuss possible technological solutions to the problems: Energy Security Water Conflicts Biodiversity Under Threat Superpower Geographies Bridging the Development Gap The Technological Fix? Unit 4: Geographical Research This will allow you to develop further the investigative skills gained at AS level and prepare you for the requirements of higher education and employment. You will carry out research into the topic of Cold Environments: Landscapes and Change.
Name: GCE A Level in Geography Qualification title: GCE A Level in Geography Qualification type: Assessment AS Year 1 two units: Unit 1: Global Challenges Unit 2: Geographical Investigations 1and a half hour examination 3 per cent of A level 1and a quarter hour examination 2 per cent of A level A2 Year 2 two further units: Unit 3: Contested Planet Unit 4: Geographical Research 2 and a half hour examination 30 per cent of A level 1 and a half hour examination 20 per cent of A level Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160916 14:21:25 Updated 20160916 14:21:25
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Chesham Grammar School
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White Hill Town: Chesham
Title: GCE A Level in Geography Qualification: GCE A Level in Geography Classification: Social Sciences