Geography

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Geography

Geography is a diverse and engaging subject at Westminster Tutors. Students explore not only the physical structure of the earth, but also the social structure and how the world is constantly changing. The study of Geography develops skills relating to map reading, data analysis and fieldwork, and also involves plenty of discussion and research to understand and work towards resolving global issues.

Course outline

Area of study 1: Dynamic Landscapes

  • Tectonic Processes and Hazards
  • Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
    • Glaciated Landscapes and Change
    • Coastal Landscapes and Change

Area of study 2: Dynamic Places

  • Globalisation
  • Shaping Places
    • Regenerating Places
    • Diverse Places

Area of study 3: Physical Systems and Sustainability

  • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
  • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security

Area of study 4: Human Systems and Geopolitics

  • Superpowers
  • Global Development and Connections
    • Health, Human Rights and Intervention
    • Migration, Identity and Sovereignty

Assesment

AS level

Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes

  • Assessment of content from area of study 1
  • 90 marks
  • 1 hour 45 minutes written paper
  • 50% of total AS level

Paper 2: Dynamic Places

  • Assessment of content from area of study 2
  • 90 marks
  • 1 hour 45 minutes written paper
  • 50% of total AS level

A level

Paper 1

  • Assessment of content from areas of study 1 and 3
  • 105 marks
  • 2 hours 15 minutes written paper
  • 30% of total A level

Paper 2

  • Assessment of content from areas of study 2 and 4
  • 105 marks
  • 2 hours 15 minutes written paper
  • 30% of total A level

Paper 3

  • Assessment of synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas
  • 70 marks
  • 2 hours 15 minutes written paper
  • 20% of total A level

Independent Investigation

  • Non-examination assessment
  • 70 marks
  • 3000-4000 word report
  • 20% of total A level

Specification

Teachers will choose the examination board for students joining in Year 12 based on their expertise and specialist knowledge. For Year 13 and retake students, teachers will continue students’ studies with AQA, Edexcel/Pearson, OCR or WJEC/Eduqas. Please note that we do not offer CIE but can more than map to one of the boards listed.

Teachers

Victoria Moore
BSc (Manchester), MSc (Manchester), PGCE (UCL/IOE)

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Westminster Tutors is one of the oldest and best independent sixth form colleges in London. Established in 1934, our culture of scholastic excellence is deeply embedded and sets the standard for other colleges to follow.