A Level Geography

This exciting course offers you a balance between Physical and Human Geography. A Level Geography will give you a much more informed view of the world you live in.

If you are interested in the following, you would enjoy this Geography course:

• The physical world around you
• Challenges to the environment
• Bridging the arts and sciences
• Understanding other cultures
• Actively researching
• Learning how to become a good decision maker

Paper 1: 9GEO/01 Physical Geography

• Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards.
• Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change. 2A Glaciated Landscapes and Change or 2B Coastal Landscapes and Change.
• Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
• Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security.

Paper 2: 9GEO/02 Human Geography

• Topic 3: Globalisation.
• Topic 4: Shaping Places. 4A Regenerating Places or 4B Diverse Places.
• Topic 7: Superpowers.
• Topic 8: Global Development and Connections. 8A Health, Human Rights and Intervention or 8B Migration, Identity and Sovereignty.

Paper 3: 9GEO/03

• This is a synoptic decision making style paper with a resource booklet which will draw together many aspects of the course.

Coursework: 9GEO/04

• An independent investigation. Students will go on 4 days of Fieldwork. From work carried out they will complete a Geographical Investigation.

3 exams and an NEA (coursework)

Paper 1: Written examination (2 hours). It is worth 30% towards the A Level qualification.

Paper 2: Written examination (2 hours). It is worth 30% towards the A Level qualification.

Paper 3: Written examination (1 hour 45 minutes). It is worth 20% towards the A Level qualification.

Coursework: Independent Investigation. 3000-4000 word report. This is worth 20% towards the A Level qualification.

To study Geography at A Level, students must achieve a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Geography, preferably a Grade 6 or higher. It is highly preferable to have studied a Geography GCSE course.

It is recommended that students also obtain a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics due to the practical mathematics involved in the course.

Leading to a career in:

• Cartography and meteorology
• Travel and Tourism
• Local government/planning
• Conservation
• And many others…

Geography develops your critical thinking, problem solving and your ability to describe and explain. You will further develop your ICT skills through Internet based research, Satellite technology and GIS.

Higher Education/Your future:

Geography is a flexible subject that compliments many other courses. It suits students with an interest in topical issues that affect our daily lives. It will equip you with many transferable skills.