Geography - A Level

Students will improve their wider geographical understanding of a range of issues including political, economic, social, and environmental geographies with the support of academic research further reading. You will be able to further your understanding of mathematical and scientific processes, whilst also being to confidently answer essay-style evaluation questions. You will also undertake your own geographical investigation, going out into the field, collecting data, supporting your own hypotheses.

This course is a mixture of exam and coursework. Students will complete three two hour exams at the end of the second year.

The course has three examined Units:

Paper 1: Physical Geography (40%)

Paper 2: Human Geography (40%)

Coursework: NEA (Non Examined Assessments): Independent fieldwork investigation. (20%)

Paper 1 Units: Water and Carbon Cycle, Coasts, Hazards (120 marks)

Paper 2 Units: Global systems and Global Governance, Changing Places, Contemporary Urban Environments (120 marks)

NEA: Students complete an individual investigation which include data collected in the field (60 marks)

Students must have a good writing ability and feel confident with using statistics and maths which is why a grade 5 in Maths and English Language is recommended.

Many student use their geography A-Level to support any further education which included data analysis and research. Some career choices include (but are not limited to): Environmental law, Urban Planning, International Aid, Meteorology, Environmental Consultant, Travel Co-ordinator, Civil Engineering, and Sustainability Manager.