Geography
Course summary
Course content The specification offers an issues-based approach to studying Geography, enabling students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalisation and responses to hazards. Many of the challenges facing the world today are covered in the AS and A level specification, which makes Geography an ideal platform for 21st century careers. Universities There are many higher education courses available in Geography or related fields, post A-Level, and Geography is also considered a facilitating subject by many top Universities. Other skills developed Students will develop the ability to: identify geographical questions and issues select appropriate routes to enquiry organise, record and present information, ideas and arguments use a wide range of fieldwork techniques describe, analyse, evaluate and interpret evidence, draw conclusions the ability to use statistical analysis in processing fieldwork data Career value Geography can be used for a wide range of jobs including advertising, agriculture, banking, cartography, commerce, education, engineering, environmental management, estate agency, finance, horticulture, journalism, law, local government law, marketing, meteorology, planning, public relations, radio, retailing, sales, social and health services, surveying, transport, travel, tourism, TV. A student’s view “I have found A Level Geography fascinating – it has opened my eyes as to the way in which people interact with their environment. I have gained a clear understanding of many of the issues facing the world today such as- the impact of globalisation, climate change, peak oil, environmental degradation and conflicts over water. The topics that I have covered in lessons are very much in the news on a daily basis. I now see why sustainable development has to be the way forward if the planet is to survive. The course allowed me to use knowledge gained in my other A Level subjects in a geographical context. I have learnt many skills, including data collection, decision making and research techniques.”
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Geography | Grade 4 in Geography (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Geography | Grade 4 in Geography | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 4 in History | — |
Sociology Alternative route | Grade 4 in Sociology | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 4 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
Economics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Economics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
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Assessment
AS 2 exam papers each exam worth 50% of the AS Paper 1 - Tectonic processes and hazards, landscape systems process and change. 1 hour 45 minutes - 90 marks. Paper 2 - Globilisation and shaping places. 1 hour 45 minutes - 90 marks. A Level 3 exam papers Paper 1 - Tectonic processes and hazards, landscapes systems processes and change, water cycle and water insecurity, carbon cycle and energy security, climate change futures. 2 hours 15 minutes- 105 marks/30% of total mark Paper 2 - Globalisation superpowers, Regenerating places, Global development and connections. 2 hours 15 minutes - 105 marks/30% of total mark Paper 3 - Synoptic. 2 hours 15 minutes - 70 marks/20% of total mark Coursework A level only independent investigation 3000 - 4000 words based on fieldwork. 70 marks/20% of total marks Fieldwork AS - 2 days of fieldwork A Level - 4 days of fieldwork This is a compulsory part of the course and must be completed. Fieldwork will happen in both Year 12 and Year 13. In Year 13 this will include a residential trip to Dorset, which currently costs £190 (financial assistance may be available for eligible students).
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