At A-level we follow the OCR course. The specification can be found here.
OCR’s A Level in Geography aims to encourage learners 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.
The A-level consists of four components:
- Physical systems
- Human interactions
- Geographical debates
- Independent investigation
Assessment
The final grade is made up of 80% written exams and 20% non-examined assessment. Example assessment materials can be found here.
Component Assessment % final grade Physical systems
1hr30min exam
66 marks
22%
- Landscape Systems (Glaciated Landscapes)
- Earth’s Life Support Systems
- Geographical Skills
Human interactions
1hr30min exam
66 marks
22%
- Changing Spaces; Making Places
- Global Connections (Global Migration, Powers and Borders)
- Geographical Skills
Geographical debates
2hr30min exam
108 marks
36%
- Disease Dilemmas
- Hazardous Earth
Independent Investigation
Non-examination assessment
60 marks
20%
Lesson PowerPoints and further resources can be accessed on your class Teams groups.