Edexcel Advanced Level in Geography

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This course explores Dynamic Landscapes, Dynamic Places, Physical Systems and Sustainability, and Human Systems and Geopolitics. It also includes a substantial independent investigation, where students can develop their own preferences within the exam board framework. Students develop geographical skills, fieldwork techniques and other transferable skills to include: non-routine problem solving, systems thinking, critical thinking, ICT literacy and adaptability. The content of the course is relevant and engaging to today's Geographers, allowing students to engage critically with real world issues and places.

Course information

Name: Edexcel Advanced Level in Geography Qualification title: Edexcel Advanced Level in Geography Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Most (if not all) students in Y12 will not sit the AS exam. Unit 1 (2hr 15mins exam). Dynamic Landscapes - externally assessed four topics: Tectonic Processes and Hazards, The Hydrological Cycle and Water Insecurity, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security and Landscape systems, processes and change (Coastal Landscapes and Change). Unit 2 (2hr 15mins exam). Dynamic Places - externally assessed four topics: Globalisation, Shaping Places, Superpowers and Global Development and Connections. Both of these assessments include resource-linked extended writing questions. Unit 3 (2hr 15mins exam. A synoptic written examination based on a resource booklet about a geographical issue. Unit 4 (report). Students produce a written 3000-4000 word report on an individual investigation based on a compulsory question. Awarding Edexcel Created 20170116 13:03:54 Updated 20170116 13:03:54

Entry requirements

No specific equipment required. Equipment required No specific equipment required.

Provider

John Masefield High School
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Address

Mabels Furlong Town: Ledbury County:Herefordshire

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