A level Geography

There are a number of specific subject entry requirements, please visit our website to review the courses and entry requirements or alternatively please contact the Sixth Form for specific details.

*Please choose 3 subject courses from different blocks, you will automatically be added to Maths or English resit classes on enrolment if you do not achieve required 4 in Maths or English Lit/Lang but you must still meet requirements for entry per subject.

AQA A Level 7037
QAN 601/8940/X

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
For Component 1 (Physical Geography), the topics taught are ‘Coastal Systems and Landscapes', ‘Hazards' and ‘Water and Carbon Cycles'. For Component 2 (Human Geography), the topics taught are ‘Changing Places', ‘Contemporary Urban Environments' and ‘Global Systems and Governance'. Component 3 (Geography Fieldwork Investigation), will be based upon a written fieldwork investigation.

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Components 1 and 2 are assessed externally by written examinations. Component 3 is marked by teachers and externally moderated. All assessments take place at the end of the two year course.

WHAT WILL I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE?
You will be enthusiastic about studying a wide range of local, national and global geographical issues, strengthened through the completion of an independent geography fieldwork investigation based on the north Norfolk coast and an optional night away in London. You will be keen to develop your understanding of the importance of the relationships between people and their environments and the significant human and environmental threats facing the world. A grade 5 or higher in GCSE Geography is required for A Level Geography. However, consideration will be given to students who have met the general Sixth Form entry requirements and have not studied GCSE Geography before.

Where next?
A significant number of our students go on to successfully read Geography and related degrees at university, or to use the subject as a strong academic basis to study for a wider range of degrees ultimately leading to professional qualifications. Geography is a multiskilled, multilayered discipline that will provide you with a plethora of skills and knowledge that will equip you for a variety of careers.