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Geography AS/A Level
One year course for AS; two year course for A Level. What is this course about? How do people change their environment? How does the environment affect people? By focusing on current global issues linked to physical and human geography, you will explore the relationship between people and their environment. You will be encouraged to think critically about the world around you; to make decisions about the future; and to develop a wide range of geographical skills.
How will my work be assessed? At AS: Unit 1 will be assessed by a 1½ hour exam consisting of data response, short answer and essay questions. Unit 2 will be assessed by a 1¼ hour exam consisting of longer answers. At A2: Unit 3 will be assessed by a 2½ hour exam consisting of data stimulus essay questions and pre-released material. 100
Unit 4 will be assessed by a 1½ hour exam consisting of a long essay based on prereleased material. There is no assessed coursework at either AS or A2. Are there any specific entry requirements? You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A* - C. You do not need to have studied GCSE Geography but you must be motivated by the subject. What do students say about this course? “It is a very exciting and stimulating subject to study.” “The field trips make the work really enjoyable and easier to remember when it comes to the exam.”
What do people do with A Level Geography? Geography is an excellent preparation for higher education because it crosses the arts/science divide and enables students to develop a wide range of valuable skills. A Level Geography can be used to progress onto a variety of geography and environmental degree courses and it has relevance to a wide range of career opportunities, Past students can be found working in town planning, weather forecasting, surveying, teaching and estate agencies, and for organisations such as the Environment Agency and Southern Water.