Overview
Geography encourages students to develop a range of essential skills for Higher Education and the world of work through content which is relevant to any citizen of the planet in the 21st Century. Through exciting topics , learners will understand the nature of physical and human geography whilst unpicking the debates surrounding contemporary challenges facing the world today.
Board: OCR
Exam Structure
AS Exam Format
| Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 | Non-exam assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Systems 1 hour 30 minutes |
Human Interaction 1 hour 30 minutes |
Geographical Debates 2 hours 30 minutes |
Students carry out their own investigative geography and produce a 3,000-4,000 written report |
Course Structure
Teaching begins in September (January for 18 month courses). In the first year you will cover the following topics:
- Landscape and Place
- Geographical Debates
The second year then builds on this foundation for the completion of the full A level. In the second year you will focus on the following:
- Physical Systems
- Human Interactions
- Geographical Debates
- Investigative Geography
Programme Requirements
Candidates should have a grade 7 at GCSE or equivalent. Overseas and UK students who have not studied Geography previously may still be considered, but they will need to have a strong interest in the subject and may be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and methods. Geography students will also need to demonstrate a good command of the English language.
Geography One-Year A level
The board, format and content are the same as the two-year programme, but the course is covered in the space of one year. The stand-alone AS papers would not be sat.
Related Further Study and Careers
Geography is a valued A Level subject and prepares students for further study in the field at university. It is also popular as a companion to a wide range of humanities and science degrees.
