Edexcel GCE A2 Level Geography A

Students will learn about major issues facing the globe currently ranging from geopolitics to the biodiversity crisis which is present throughout the world. The topics interconnect to enable students to link the units together for the final exam allowing students to realise that although there are very different subjects within Geography everything is connected.The research module equips students with the ability to research a topic in depth and produce an extended report under exam conditions. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Creative teaching 2. Supportive environment 3. Exciting fieldwork opportunities 4. Fantastic student resources 5. A course that will equip you with a deep understanding of the world What will I Study? Unit 3 Contested Planet: Energy security Water conflicts Biodiversity under threat Superpower geographies Bridging the development gap The technological fix? Unit 4 Geographical research Cold Environments Landscapes and Change Superpower geographies Bridging the development gap The technological fix? How will I be Taught? Students currently have 4.5 hours of in class taught sessions in a week. Additionally students are expected to undertake a further 4.5 hours of additional reading and study per week. Classroom activities include group work, experiments, debates and exam focused sessions preparing students to apply their knowledge in the geography exam. Students also have opportunities to learn through Chionline and in the college library. How will I be Assessed? Unit 3: Exam paper 2hrs 30 minutes. Section A students select two from five questions and answer a 10 mark data response question and write a 15 mark essay for both questions. Section B pre-release paper with 3 essay questions Unit 4: 1hr 30min pre-release report on an aspect of student research What our students say? 'Geography at A2 is hard but gives you a deep understanding of the human and physical world and you can make links to the other subjects you are studying preparing you for work and university..'