Geography A' level

The study area AM (Advanced) Geography is informed by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The Edexcel International A’Level Geography is informed by Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Geography is a subject that straddles the natural and social sciences. It is also a subject that looks at phenomena from the spatial perspective, more specifically geography looks at distributions over the Earth’s surface. The syllabus includes the main physical characteristics that make up the natural environment and the central themes that govern humans and their actions on the planet.

At the end of the programme, the student will be able to: 

• recall accurately specific factual information relating to physical and human concepts, principles, theories and physical and human inter-relatedness across a range of scales and time sequences
• demonstrate an understanding of geographical ideas relating to physical and human processes which either on their own or in combination, underline distributions and spatial outcomes across a range of scales and time sequences
• contextualise the local in a global perspective
• demonstrate a critical awareness of the value of the application of theories
• show awareness that while geographical projects are concerned with data collection, presentation, analysis, interpretation, and the formulation of conclusions, these may be both tentative and incomplete.
• analyse, organise, and present information in a coherent essay or a structured response from data stimulus material
• collate, present and interpret data from a wide range of primary and secondary sources and in a variety of forms
• collate, apply or evaluate evidence in problem solving situations
• undertake a teacher-led and an individual geographical project
• apply a range of skills to personal and group fieldwork and to use suitable geographical techniques
• acquire an awareness of the significance of the attitudes and values of others and of the impact of cultural differences on geographical issues
• demonstrate an understanding of the decision making and of the values and perceptions of the decision makers.