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Geography

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A Level Geography

 

During this course you will investigate and evaluate a wide range of topics using real life situations, from the effects of globalisation in the West Midlands and London to heavy flooding in Bangladesh, flood management in China, as well as volcanic eruptions in Chile and Italy. These issues affect all of us throughout the world, drawing together a diverse range of countries, nationalities and cultures in the quest to solve some of the problems that face the planet today – population increase, greenhouse gas emissions, famine and poverty on the one hand, compared with over-production and opulence on the other. During your studies, you will use as many different resources as possible to discover more about the physical and human impact of various geographical events, including current issues such as global warming, climate change, international conflicts and sustainability.

  • Course Overview
  • Entry Requirements
  • Assessment Information
  • Career Opportunities
  • Teaching Staff
  • Success Story

Course Overview

The AS course consists of two physical and two human modules:

  • Coastal Systems and Landscapes
  • Hazards and Changing Places

In addition, there is a Geographical Fieldwork Investigation which is assessed in an exam skills-based paper. There are two one-and-a-half-hour exams at AS Level and no coursework.

The A Level course comprises study of two human and one physical module:

  • Global Systems and Governance
  • Population and the Environment
  • Carbon Cycles

There is also a 20% coursework module based on a fieldwork investigation, and two exams lasting two and a half hours.

Entry Requirements

All students studying A Levels should have at least five GCSEs at grade 9 – 5 in academic subjects, including English Language at grade 5. Two of these should be grade 6. Specifically for Geography, you will need GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above. It is not necessary to have Geography GCSE to study this subject at A Level.

Assessment Information

Assessment is purely by examination in May and June of the AS year. In the second year, assessment is by examination and 20% written coursework. This is a linear course so any exams sat at AS Level do not count towards the final A Level grade.

Career Opportunities

Students whose A Levels include Geography may continue to study this subject at university, or study a related subject such as Geology, Social Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Planning or Archaeology.

An AS or A Level in Geography is a widely recognised and well-respected qualification, welcomed by employers and universities who appreciate that those with an A Level in Geography must have good communication and analytical skills, as well as a degree of practical application. It can lead to a wide range of careers including journalism, teaching, media and work with environmental agencies worldwide.

Teaching Staff

GEORGI IVANOV

  • Masters in Geography – Regional development and tourism
  • A Level Geography examiner
  • Over 13 years’ experience lecturing in the UK and Bulgaria

Success Story

EMILY CLARK – ALUMNI STUDENT

EMILY CLARK – ALUMNI A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY STUDENT

 

 

 

 

✔ A grade in Geography A Level

✔ A in Business and B in Accounting

✔ Studied Geography at the University of Birmingham

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Course duration : 2 Years Course Type : A Level

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