On successful completion of your A Levels you could progress to university to study a range of different degrees including: Environmental Planning Business Social Services Teaching
A Levels
A-Level Geography
- Course Type: A Level
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This course is for students who want to develop their knowledge of locations, places, processes and environments locally and globally. You will learn about the complexity of people, environment interactions and understand some of the key issues facing the world today, such as climate change and migration. You will also develop quantitative and qualitative skills including observing, collecting and analysing geo-located data apply to fieldwork and research.
What is covered?
The A Level Geography qualification develops students’ understanding of physical and human geography from a local through to a global scale. They develop practical fieldwork skills as they explore and think critically about the interactions between people and the environment and the issues arising. You will study the following units: Physical Systems - Landscape systems - Earth Life's Support Systems Human Interaction - Changing Spaces; making places - Global Connections Geographical Debates Investigative Geography Geographical and fieldwork skills are integrated into all aspects of the subject, helping students to ‘think geographically’.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grade 5/C or above including English and maths plus a science based GCSE subject.
In class you will investigate case studies, explore the formation of and effects of glaciation. There will be practical activities to support your understanding of landscape formation as well as discussions about human geography, data gathering and investigation of social deprivation issues in the locality. There is also a course work requirement which you will begin work on at the end of year 1. You will develop your research skills by taking part in fieldwork. You will complete an individual field investigation as part of this course exploring your chosen topic. You will also be required to take part in a 4-night field trip and a number of field visits to help with your research development. You will study 3 A Level subjects, plus tutorial and career development sessions. Each subject has 6 hours per week contact time, with approximately 4 hours of independent study. Unfortunately we cannot accept students who only want to study a single A Level subject due to funding limitations.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. The awarding body is OCR. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support. There will also be assessed coursework.
You will have the opportunity to take part in a number of field trips throughout the year and will also be required to take part in a 4-night field trip and a number of field visits.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. We offer an online interview which will explain the A Level programme and also allow for an informal chat with the tutor for each subject before an offer to study with us can be made to you.
Start date: 02/09/2024
Course Code
SAL3AL4AF-GO
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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