We aim to provide a high-quality geography education which should inspire in students a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip students with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes.
As students progress, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments which will be explored through fieldwork.
Welcome to the Edexcel Geography A GCSE program! Our curriculum is tailored to inspire a deep understanding of the world around us. Through engaging lessons and hands-on experiences, you'll delve into the intricate relationships between humans and their environment. From analysing global patterns to investigating real-world issues, this course equips you with the tools to decipher complex geographical challenges.
With a focus on critical thinking, data interpretation, and practical fieldwork, you'll not only excel in your exams but also develop a lifelong appreciation for the dynamic forces that shape our planet. Join us on this educational journey as we explore the Edexcel Geography A GCSE and unlock a new perspective on the world!
Component 1: The Physical Environment
This component brings together physical geography and people-environment processes and interactions. The component is divided into three sections:
● Topic 1: The changing landscapes of the UK – an overview of the distribution and characteristics of the UK’s changing landscapes and detailed studies of two landscapes, 1A: Coastal landscapes and processes, 1B: River landscapes and processes.
● Topic 2: Weather hazards and climate change – an overview of the global circulation of atmosphere and climate change over time and a detailed study of tropical cyclones and a drought.
● Topic 3: Ecosystems, biodiversity and management – an overview of the distribution and characteristics of global and UK ecosystems and a detailed study of tropical rainforests and deciduous woodlands.
Component 2: The Human Environment
This component brings together human geography and people-environment issues. The component is divided into three sections:
● Topic 4: Changing cities – this covers an overview of global urban processes and trends and detailed case studies of a major UK city and a major city in a developing or emerging country
● Topic 5: Global development – this covers an overview of the causes and consequences of uneven global development and a detailed case study of challenges that affect a developing or emerging country
● Topic 6: Resource management – this covers an overview of the global and UK distribution of food, energy and water and one detailed study of energy resource management
Component 3: Geographical Investigations: Fieldwork and UK Challenges
This component brings together practical geographical enquiry into physical and human processes and environments and the interactions between the two. The component is divided into two sections:
● Topic 7: Geographical investigations − fieldwork. Two geographical investigations each involving fieldwork and research. Students are required to complete two geographical enquiries, one from a physical and one from a human theme.
● Topic 8: Geographical investigations − UK challenges. Students are required to draw across their knowledge and understanding of the UK, from the physical and human geography drawn from Components 1 and 2, in order to investigate a contemporary challenge for the UK.
Welcome to the fascinating and relevant A Level Geography curriculum! Our course offers an enriching exploration of the intricate interactions between the physical world and human societies. Through thought-provoking discussions, advanced research, and immersive fieldwork, you'll gain a profound understanding of the complex forces that shape our planet. From climate change to global development, this course empowers you to dissect pressing issues and contribute to informed solutions.
With a focus on analytical skills, critical thinking, and independent research, you'll develop the expertise needed to excel in exams and beyond. Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, unearthing the fascinating connections that define our world within the framework of Edexcel A Level Geography.
Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Tectonic hazards – earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and secondary hazards such as tsunamis – represent a significant risk in some parts of the world. This is especially the case where active tectonic plate boundaries interact with areas of high population density and low levels of development. Resilience in these places can be low, and the interaction of physical systems with vulnerable populations can result in major disasters. An in-depth understanding of the causes of tectonic hazards is key to both increasing the degree to which they can be managed, and putting in place successful responses that can mitigate social and economic impacts and allow humans to adapt to hazard occurrence.
Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes and Change
Coastal landscapes develop due to the interaction of winds, waves and currents, as well as through the contribution of both terrestrial and offshore sources of sediment. These flows of energy and variations in sediment budgets interact with the prevailing geological and lithological characteristics of the coast to operate as coastal systems and produce distinctive coastal landscapes, including those in rocky, sandy and estuarine coastlines. These landscapes are increasingly threatened from physical processes and human activities, and there is a need for holistic and sustainable management of these areas in all the world’s coasts. Study must include examples of landscapes from inside and outside the UK.
Topic 3: Globalisation
Globalisation and global interdependence continue to accelerate, resulting in changing opportunities for businesses and people. Inequalities are caused within and between countries as shifts in patterns of wealth occur. Cultural impacts on the identity of communities increase as flows of ideas, people and goods take place. Recognising that both tensions in communities and pressures on environments are likely, will help players implement sustainable solutions.
