Geography helps you to make sense of the world around you. Whatever your passion for the world – fascination with landscapes or concerns about sustainability – geography will provide you with knowledge and transferable skills that will reward you personally and advance you professionally. A Level geography offers a selection of new, interesting topics not covered at GCSE level, and allows you to go into greater depth in some key elements previously studied. It covers both the physical and human environments and the complex interaction of processes that shape our world.
Geography is a broad-based academic subject which will open up options for you in your future. Employers and universities see geography as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding. As a subject linking the arts and the sciences it is highly flexible in terms of what you can combine it with.
During your course you will develop your effective team working and communication skills through field trips and in lessons.
You will learn through a variety of teaching methods designed to develop your geographic and transferable skills such as through data analysis, extended writing, group work and interactive activities.
There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
This is a full-time study programme. You will sit two exams at the end of the second year and complete a 3,000 – 4,000 word independent investigation worth 20% of your course.
Throughout the course you will study the compulsory units Carbon and Water, Changing Places, and Global Systems and Global Governance. You will also complete optional units on Hazards, Coasts, and Contemporary Urban Environments.
Geography A Level is suitable for a range of degrees and future careers. Related degrees include geography, earth sciences and sustainable development. Future job roles include urban planning, hazard management, business analyst and climate scientist.
Please Note: While every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of these details, changes can and do occur. Please confirm the course details when enrolling.
