This course is ideal if you:

• Want to know more about the world in which you live.
• Are aware of some of the challenges that the world faces and want to know more.
• Are interested in the differences and similarities found in different areas of the world.

We are committed to providing efficient and effective support and we are always here when you need to speak to a person about an important issue.

We will always try to resolve issues the first time you contact us but, should that not be possible, we will always come back to you and keep working with you to find the solution.

Students will be assessed internally on a regular basis, including through formal mock exams. There are final exams at the end of the course in Year two.

Year two assessment:

Component One

Section A Physical: Water and Carbon Cycles (mandatory)

Section B: Coastal systems and landscapes.

Section C: Hazards.

How it’s assessed

• Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
• 40% of A-Level.

Questions

Section A: Answer all questions.

Section B: Answer either question two, question three or question four.

Section C: answer either question five or question six.

Question Types Multiple choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose.

Component Two

Section A: Global systems and Global governance.

Section B: Changing places.

Section C: Contemporary urban environments.

How it’s assessed

• Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
• 40% of A-Level.

Questions

Section A: Answer all questions.

Section B: Answer either question two or question three or question four.

Section C: Answer either question five or question six.

Question Types Multiple-choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose.

Component Three: Non-examined assessment

Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content.

How it’s assessed:

• 3,000–4,000 words
• 20% of A-Level marked by teachers moderated by AQA.

Standard entry requirements

• At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted)

AND

• At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3

AND

• Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table)

AND

• Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied
• Students will take either 3 A-Level subjects or 1 Diploma subject with 1 A-Level