
Paper 1
Physical Geography
(40%)
There are 6 topics on paper 1; some are compulsory and some are optional, you will study 3 topics in total:
- Water and Carbon Cycles
- Hot Desert Systems and Landscapes OR Coastal Systems and Landscapes OR Glacial Systems and Landscapes
- Hazards OR Ecosystems Under Stress

Paper 2
Human Geography
(40%)
There are 5 topics on paper 2; some are compulsory and some are optional, you will study 3 topics in total:
- Global Systems and Global Governance
- Changing Places
- Contemporary Urban Environments OR Population and The Environment OR Resource Security

Non-Examined Assessment
(20%)
The NEA is your independent investigation; it has to be based on the specification but you can chose your question. You must undertake primary data collection (fieldwork).