Geography

Course summary

Geography A Level can be divided into four broad components, three of which are examined and one is through an independent investigation. The course will give you the opportunity to study a wide range of physical and human geography topics as shown below. Component 1: Changing Landscapes and Changing Places  Coastal processes, systems, landforms and management  Changing urban and rural environments Component 2: Global Systems and Global Governance  Water and Carbon Cycles  Processes and patterns of global migration and global governance of the Earth's oceans Component 3: Tectonic Hazards and Contemporary Themes in Geography  Processes and management of volcanoes, earthquakes and other secondary hazards  China’s Economic Growth and Challenge  Energy Challenges and Dilemmas Component 4: Independent investigation Focuses on a Geography topic of your choice Geography A Level is highly regarded by both universities and employers as it encourages students to act independently and think critically. It helps provide a strong foundation for a wide range of higher education and career opportunities in areas such as environmental management, international aid, town planning, journalism, law, politics, marketing, broadcasting, tourism, public relations, teaching, finance, meteorology and conservation. Geography can be studied at University on its own or combined with an associated subject such as Psychology, Sociology, Politics, Economics, History, Law, French, Biology, Physics and Maths.