Type: GCE A Level
Board: AQA
Contact: Mr L Allen
This exciting course examines the nature of local and world environments and the relationships between them and human beings. It is an up-to-date and relevant syllabus that builds on skills and concepts gained by you at GCSE level. Some of the topics of study you will be involved in include drainage basins, climatic hazards, coastal processes, population dynamics, rural settlement and economic activity.
Entry requirements and skills needed: Grade 5 in Geography (if taken), Grade 4 in English. If you have not taken Geography GCSE you will have an interview with the Head of Department.
This is an academic subject that requires you to have an interest in the world around you and its peoples. You will need to be confident at carrying out your own enquiries into questions, issues and problems, using fieldwork as an important tool to help you.
Assessment:
Component 1 – Physical Geography
Section A. Water and Carbon cycles
B. Coastal systems and landscapes
C. Hazards 2hr 30min written exam 40% of A Level
Component 2 – Human Geography
Section A. Global systems and global governance
B. Changing Places
C. Resource Security 2hr 30min written exam 40% of A Level
Component 3 – Geographical Investigation
3000-4000 word individual investigation
Assessed by teacher, moderated by AQA. 20% of A Level
Progression: This subject is acceptable for both Science and Arts Degree courses at University. There are enormous possibilities for careers open to geographers, ranging from town and country planning to geologists to economists. Above all it is widely accepted as a subject providing you with a wide variety of skills.
