Geography

A Level

Exam Board: A Level Geography – AQA

Course Summary

With the growing importance of climate change, migration, environmental degradation, geopolitics and international relations, Geography is one of the most relevant and up to date courses you can choose to study.

You will gain a fundamental understanding of how the physical landscape is formed and how human interaction with it needs managing. Geography will also provide you with complex transferable skills, including analysis of data, data manipulation, and the ability to express your views in a coherent and logical manner.

Above all, after studying Geography you will have the potential to become a well informed global citizen, able to make your mark on the world and make a positive difference to the people you meet

  • GCSEs to include a minimum Grade 4 in English, Mathematics, and Geography if studied.

Assessment

  • 80% Examination
  • 20% Coursework

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Insight into Topics

  • Hazards
  • Changing Places
  • Water and Carbon Cycles
  • NEA Coursework and Fieldwork Opportunities
  • Non-examined Assessment
  • Global Systems and Global Governance
  • Resource Security
  • Coastal Systems and Landscapes

Where can Geography take you?

Geography is a facilitating subject that equips students with numerous transferable skills that enable progression onto further study and employment within and beyond the sector.

Students progress onto the study of courses such as Geography, Geology, Marine Science, and Disaster Hazard Management before entering professions ranging from Environmental Consultants through to Volcanists.

Why choose this course?

  • Facilitating Subject
  • Wide ranging employability skills
  • Increased global awareness
  • Residential Trips (previous destinations include Sicily; New York; Azores; Washington DC)

OUR STUDENTS

Freddie Finlay

"The enthusiastic teachers (especially in geography) pushed me further to understand and develop opinions around my subjects."

Read more about Freddie and some of our other students.

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