GEOGRAPHY
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Course Description:
Dynamic Landscapes Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Topic 2: Costal Landscapes and Change
Dynamic Places Topic 3: Globalisation Topic 4: Regenerating Places
Physical Systems and Sustainability Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security
Human Systems and Geopolitics Topic 7: Superpowers Topic 8: Global Development and Connections
Fieldwork is undertaken (cost involved) during Year 13, and forms an intergral part of the data collection for the individual investigation.
Assessement Format Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes and Physical Systems and Sustainability 2hr 15 min 30% Paper 2: Dynamic Places and Human Systems and Geopolitics 2 hr 15 min 30% Paper 3: Synoptic investigation of a contemporary geographical issue 2 hr 15 min 20% A level independent investigation (from fieldwork) Recommended word count 3000-4000 words 20% Board: Edexcel
Course Entry Requirements:
GCSE Grade 6 in Geography Teacher to contact: Mr J Scott
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