St Edward's A Level Guide 2026

GEOGRAPHY

CIE

A Level Geography at St Edwards aims to create a dynamic, inclusive, and academically rigorous curriculum that prepares our pupils for the global challenges of tomorrow. It is driven by a desire to forge community, embrace diverse academic perspectives and create active global citizens who understand the interconnected physical, socio-political, cultural, and economic systems of the world. In this sense, Geography has never been more important in its search for social cohesion and equality as a bridge between disciplines. Pupils of A Level Geography will therefore develop the cultural literacy to become leaders of the future, grounded in an ethos of collaboration, by looking at a range of topics covering the physical processes of the planet and human societies in local, national and global contexts. • Developing and applying knowledge of geographical theories and processes to interpreting global issues • Developing a sense of space and place • Enhancing an understanding of the world as complex, dynamic and interconnected between human and natural environments • Developing as a global citizen who acknowledges contemporary global challenges, critically engages with different perspectives and actively tries to improve the world • Creating logical arguments through extended writing and argumentation Topics covered include: hydrology and river processes; climate change; earth processes and hazards; water resource management; population and migration; urban areas; coastal environments; geographies of disease and global interdependence. A Level Geography places a particular emphasis on:

COMPONENT

ASSESSMENT

CONTENT

Paper 1: Core Physical Geography

1½ hr 60 marks Weighting – 25%

• Section A – three data response questions (45 marks) • One structured question from a choice of three (15 marks) • Section A – three data response questions (45 marks) • One structured question from a choice of three (15 marks) • Candidates answer questions on two of the optional topics • Each topic consists of one structured question (10 marks) and an essay (20 marks) • Candidates answer questions on two of the optional topics • Each topic consists of one

Paper 2: Core Human Geography

1½ hr 60 marks Weighting – 25% 1½ hr 60 marks Weighting – 25%

Paper 3: Advanced Physical Options

Paper 4: Advanced Human Options

1½ hr 60 marks Weighting – 25%

structured question (10 marks) and an essay question (20 marks)

ST EDWARD’S OXFORD

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