Geography

Department Overview

The Geography curriculum at Barking Abbey gives pupils powerful knowledge where they are taken beyond what they already know in everyday life. We study a range of physical, human and environmental topics which transforms their ability to understand and engage with the world.

At the end of their schooling our pupils are able to use the knowledge they have gained and apply it to new settings so they can analyse, make informed judgements and participate in global issues.

Curriculum Content
Key Stage 5 – A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY (Edexcel)

Paper 1

  • Tectonic Processes and Hazards
  • Coastal Landscapes and Change
  • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
  • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security

Paper 2

  • Globalisation
  • Regenerating Places
  • Superpowers
  • Health, Human Rights & Intervention

Paper 3

A decision-making paper based on the topics and skills covered for Paper 1 & 2

Unit 4: Coursework – Non-examination assessment: Independent investigation

Students choose a topic linked to the course and conduct fieldwork and research to produce a 3000–4000-word report.

"Geography is a subject which holds the key to our future."

Michael Palin