A Level Geography

Applications Open - 1st November 2026

Applications Close - 12th February 2027

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory on our website www.knoleacademy.org

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Level 3 Courses - select a minimum of 3 courses to study

Level 2 Courses - select 1 course only as each course is studied on a full time basis.

This course develops students’ geographical knowledge, conceptual understanding and practical skills. Students will critically explore complex relationships between people, places and environments, apply theory to real-world issues, undertake independent fieldwork, evaluate evidence and develop well-informed, evidenced arguments, preparing them to become confident, reflective and engaged global citizens.

Year 12 -Paper 1

• Tectonic processes and hazards

• Landscape systems, processes and change including coastal landscapes and change

• The water cycle and water insecurity

• The carbon cycle and energy security

Year 13 - Paper 2

• Globalisation

• Shaping places including regenerating places

• Superpowers

• Global development and connections including health, human rights and intervention

Paper 3

The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas

• Players

• Attitudes and actions

• Futures and uncertainties

The synoptic investigation will be based on a geographical issue within a place-based context that links to the three synoptic themes and is rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas.

Non- examination assessment (NEA)

• The student defines a question or issue for investigation, relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification.

• The student’s investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group) and own research and/or secondary data

• Students will write up their investigation in a report of 3000 to 4000 words

There are three exams that are examined at the end of year 13 that are all 2 hours and 15 minutes

Minimum of 5 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths. Students are expected to have a grade 6 in English or Geography.

• Foreign Affairs

• Sustainability Consultant

• Surveyor

• Climate Scientist

• Journalist