WJEC AS/A Level Geography Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Geography past papers & mark schemes. Units 1–4 covering landscapes, places, global systems, and contemporary themes. 42 resources.
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Summer 2023
8 filesAS/A Level Geography – Unit 2: Written: Changing Places – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 3: Written: Global Systems and Global Governance – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 4: Written: Contemporary Themes in Geography – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 1: Written: Changing Landscapes – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 2: Written: Changing Places – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 3: Written: Global Systems and Global Governance – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 4: Written: Contemporary Themes in Geography – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 1: Written: Changing Landscapes – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
8 filesAS/A Level Geography – Unit 1: Written: Changing Landscapes – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 2: Written: Changing Places – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 3: Written: Global Systems and Global Governance – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 4: Written: Contemporary Themes in Geography – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 3: Written: Global Systems and Global Governance – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 4: Written: Contemporary Themes in Geography – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 1: Written: Changing Landscapes – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 2: Written: Changing Places – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
3 filesAS/A Level Geography – Unit 2: Written: Changing Places – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 3: Written: Global Systems and Global Governance – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 4: Written: Contemporary Themes in Geography – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
Summer 2018
4 filesAS/A Level Geography – Unit 1: Written: Changing Landscapes – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 2: Written: Changing Places – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 4: Written: Contemporary Themes in Geography – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Geography – Unit 3: Written: Global Systems and Global Governance – Past Paper – Summer 2018
Landscapes, Places, and Global Systems: WJEC’s Integrated Approach to Geography
Exam Paper Structure
Changing Landscapes
Changing Places
Global Systems and Global Governance
Contemporary Themes in Geography
Non-Examined Assessment
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | 601/8386/9 (AS) / 601/8387/0 (A Level) |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 4 written exams + 1 non-examined assessment |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 5 units (4 examined + 1 NEA) |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 1 hr 45 min; Unit 2: 1 hr 30 min; Unit 3: 2 hrs; Unit 4: 1 hr 30 min |
| Total Marks | 400 (variable per unit) |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 42 |
Key Topics in Geography
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | State the main characteristics or features |
| Explain | Give reasons for a geographical pattern or process |
| Evaluate | Weigh up the strengths and limitations of a strategy or approach |
| Assess | Make a judgement about the significance or effectiveness of something |
| Analyse | Break down information to identify patterns, trends, or relationships |
| Discuss | Explore different viewpoints and reach a balanced conclusion |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 75–85% |
| A | 65–74% |
| B | 55–64% |
| C | 45–54% |
| D | 35–44% |
| E | 25–34% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all five units (400 total marks). Boundaries vary by session.
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