Pearson Edexcel International AS and A Level Geography is accepted by universities and employers as proof of knowledge and understanding of geography.
Successful candidates gain lifelong skills, including:
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Developing their knowledge of locations, places, processes and environments, at all geographical scales from local to global.
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Analysing the complexity of people–environment interactions at all geographical scales and appreciating how they underpin understanding of some of the key issues facing the world today.
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Developing as critical and reflective learners, able to articulate opinions, suggest relevant new ideas and provide evidenced argument in a range of situations.
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Becoming confident and competent in selecting, using and evaluating a range of quantitative and qualitative skills and approaches (including observing, collecting and analysing geo-located data).
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Undertaking fieldwork that encourages them to apply and evaluate theory in the real world, and taking responsibility for selecting research questions, applying relevant primary and secondary techniques and skills and identifying appropriate ways to analyse and communicate findings.
Pearson Edexcel International in Geography AS Level (XGE01) and A Level (YGE01)
What you will study at AS Level
Unit 1: Global Challenges
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World at Risk
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Going Global
Unit 2: Geographical Investigation
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Crowded Coasts
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Urban Problems, Planning & Regeneration
What you will study at A-Level
Unit 3: Contested Planet
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Atmosphere & Weather Systems
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Biodiversity Under Threat
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Water Conflicts
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Bridging the Development Gap
Unit 4: Researching Geography
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Tectonic Activity and Hazards
Assessment Details
Paper 1: Global Challenges
- Content: Section A (Data response & short-answer questions) and Section B (Choice of longer/guided essay questions)
- Weighting: 60% of AS Level / 30% of A Level.
Paper 2: Geographical Investigations
- Content: Section A (Data response & short-answer questions), Section B (Short-answer questions), and Section C (Data response & short-answered questions).
- Weighting: 40% of AS Level / 20% of A Level.
Paper 3: Contested Planet
- Content: Section A (Longer/guided essay questions and a synoptic question), Section B (One data response/essay question), and Section C (One data response/essay question).
- Weighting: 30% of A Level.
Paper 4: Researching Geography
- Content: One research-based essay question.
- Weighting: 20% of A Level.
Career Pathways
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Human Rights
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Medicine
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Veterinary Care
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Education
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Welfare
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Law
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Research
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Business
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Architecture
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Environmental Management
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Urban Planning
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Politics
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Environmental Science
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Geographical Information Systems
