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The A-Level geography course will cover both the physical and human environments and the complex interaction of processes that shape our world. It will also, importantly, show the applied side of the subject – how human intervention affects the environment and how people adapt and mitigate the effects of processes on their environment. This is complex and dynamic and varies from place to place depending on people’s resources, technology and culture. There is plenty of room for discussion and extended research which will help you become an independent thinker and learner.
This constitutes of 30% of the total A-Level mark.
This paper constitutes of 30% of the total A-Level Mark.
Paper 3 will be an externally synoptic exam covering three synoptic themes from players, attitudes and actions and futures and uncertainties. Students will be given a pre-release booklet in the exam, which will contain information about the geographical issue.
This paper will constitute of 20% of the total A-Level Mark.
Independent Investigation (20% of the final A-Level Mark)
This investigation will be 3000-4000 words. The students will define the student define a question or issue for investigation, relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification.
The student’s investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group) and ow research and/or secondary data.
The fieldwork, which forms the focus and context of the individual investigation, may be either human, physical or integrated physical- human
The investigation report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing.
At the end of the two years the course will be assessed by three external examinations and one written piece of independent investigation. You will also be required to go on a mandatory field-trip for the independent investigation element of this course.
I like Geography A-Level because it allows me to study and explore the world in so many different ways. I am also able to learn about the dynamic and complex processes present in our world and multidimensional impacts of these processes; such as how the changes in sea surface temperature thousands of miles away can have an effect on our daily lives here in the UK.
– Suvettha (Applying for Geography at Oxford)
Geography is great to study as we discuss topics through case studies that inspire you; it can change your outlook on how the world works. The subject is contemporary and keeps up to date with the changing nature of our world. I feel well informed and have developed a much greater way of thinking about the world around me
– Zainab Bedar (Engineering degree apprenticeship at Dyson)
You will need a 8-9 in Geography + 7-9 in English Language at GCSE to study Geography at The NCS <em>(correct as of July 2024)</em>
<a href=”https://sixthform.london/ncs-entry-requirements/”>Please check https://sixthform.london/ncs-entry-requirements/ for the latest entry requirement</a>
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