Geography

A Level AQA

Qualification Overview

Over the next fifty years the World we live in is likely to change more than it has ever done before. A Level Geography encourages an interest in the changing world as a global citizen.

Thecourseexploresourincreasinglyglobalisedsociety,wherealmost everythingwedohasalinktoanotherpartoftheworld .

Studying Geography has never come at a more critical time. With issues such as land degradation, climate change, economic recession, resource depletion and civil unrest, Geography is increasingly important.

As well as helping progression to university, Geography equips pupils with a broad range of personal skills such as teamwork, independent enquiry and creative thinking – all highly valued by employers. Geography pupils have gone onto varied careers including: Town Planning, Estate Agent, Travel Agent, Expedition Leader, Lawyer, Conservation Manager, Armed Forces, Hazard Prediction, Pollution Analyst, Aid Worker, Marketing, Flood Protection Manager.

Approach to Learning

This course uses a variety of teaching methods to explore the changing world. Recent case studies are used to engage pupils in relevant and interesting examples that develop knowledge, skills and understanding. Our approach engages all learning styles and develops practical skills required to be an effective geographer who will become very employable.

Pupils undertake at least two days of fieldwork in relation to both physical and human processes. As a consequence, pupils will learn how to plan fieldwork, collect primary and secondary data, present data, analysis skills and draw conclusions.

A Closer Look:

This course include the following modules: > Coastal Systems and Landscapes > Hazards (tectonic, volcanic, seismic, storm and fire) > Contemporary Urban Environments.