The AS Level and A Level Geography courses are challenging but highly relevant for the world we live in. The courses address contemporary world problems from a variety of perspectives and aim to help develop an understanding of the relationship between people and their environments, of the challenges faced, and the range of possible solutions. Physical geography • Water and carbon cycles • Hot desert environments and their margins • Coastal systems and landscapes • Hazards • Ecosystems under stress • Cold environments Human geography • Global systems and global governance • Changing places • Contemporary urban environments • Population and the environment • Resource security Geography investigation Students complete a 3,000-4,000 individual investigation on data collected at High Borrans. The investigation is worth 20% of the A Level. Please refer to the Sixth Form Prospectus on our website for further details about this course.
Name: Geography Qualification title: GCE A Level in Geography Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161031 10:55:22 Updated 20161031 10:55:22
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George Stephenson High School
Foundation School
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Southgate Town: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Title: GCE A Level in Geography Qualification: GCE A Level in Geography Classification: Social Sciences