Students will undertake a personal investigation using data collected during a residential field trip in the Lake District at a cost of approximately £480; this unit will be submitted and assessed as coursework
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Unit 1: Written examination (40%)
Question types include source-based, short answer and
extended prose (2 hours 30 minutes)
Unit 2: Written examination (40%)
Question types include source-based, short answer and
extended prose (2 hours 30 minutes)
Unit 3: Non-examined assessment (20%)
Personal investigation of 3000–4000 words (coursework)
Entry requirements
You will need to have a GCSE in Geography at Grade 6 or
above. Ideally you will have studied hazards, rivers, coasts and urban environments as part of your GCSE course. To achieve highly at A Level Geography you need to be able to research, plan and write extended essay answers on geographical issues. The ability to analyse, evaluate and come to supported conclusions is also key to success at A Level. In addition, you will need to have an interest in the world around you, such as the environment and current affairs, as this will form part of
the course requirements.
