Geography AS/A Level

The broad 'people & environment' theme of the course provides a suitable background not only for a range of directly related courses and degrees, but also for a wide range of careers, particularly in planning, environmental control and conservation, travel & tourism and development abroad.

Two modules will be covered in the AS the first year:

  • Rivers, floods and management
  • Coastal environments
  • Global population change
  • Health issues
    35% of total A Level marks
  • Basic, investigative, ICT, graphical, cartographical and statistical skills
  • Research skills and the assessment of AS fieldwork.
    15% of total A Level marks

A2 Modules in the second year will enable students to deepen their understanding of concepts and gain an overview of geographical issues.

  • Plate tectonics and associated hazards
  • World cities - evolution or revolution?
  • Contemporary conflicts and challenges

30% of A2 Level marks

  • Investigation of a geographical argument, assertion, hypothesis, issue or problem.

20% of total A Level marks

Students will acquire a range of skills including data analysis and essay writing. A variety of fieldwork activities will be undertaken both in the local area and further afield. A residential field course is organised each year and students should also have the opportunity of doing fieldwork abroad during their two-year course. The cost is variable and depends upon the destination. The course will also offer students an opportunity to develop a wide range of skills appropriate to careers and further study.


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About this course

Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 44 points to include Grade C in GCSE English Language more..

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Additional Costs:
Text books approx £40, field trips £40 in each year.

Exam board:
AQA

Programme Leader:
Sandra Wickens

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