Specification

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Our Geography GCE specification has a modular structure. Students must study three modules at AS level and three modules at A2 level.

More information on each module is included in the table below:


Module

Contents
AS 1: Themes in Physical Geography
  • Processes and features in fluvial environments, ecosystems and the atmosphere
  • The influence of natural processes on people and the environment

AS 2: Themes in Human Geography

  • Population
  • Settlements
  • Development

AS 3: Techniques in Geography
  • Geographical skills and techniques including those used in fieldwork
  • Investigation planning, data collection and report writing

A2 1: Physical Processes and Human Interactions

Two units from a choice of four

  • Managing Fluvial and Coastal Environments
  • The Nature and Vulnerability of Tropical Ecosystems
  • Pollution and its Management
  • Natural Hazards and Human Activity

A2 2: Processes and Issues in Human Geography

Two optional units from a choice of four

  • Impact of Population Change
  • Issues in Ethic Diversity
  • Planning for Sustainable Settlements;
  • The Changing Nature of Economic Activity.

A2 3: Skills and Decision Making in Geography

Section A
Geographical Skills

Section B
Decision Making Exercise

For more information on each module, see the full specification.