Geography
A Level- AQA Geography
If you love writing, reading, and all things literature and linguistics- then this course is for you.
Geography offers a strong foundation in both Physical and Human Geography and in practical applied skills. You will study a wide range of global issues such as population growth and implications for the future, globalisation and its effects in different countries, and physical topics such as glacial systems, ecosystems and their management, and the water cycle.
Fieldwork is an integral part of the course and will form part of a non-examined assessment.
Component 1: Physical Geography
• You will look at Water and Carbon Cycles, Glacial Systems and Landscapes , Ecosystems under stress
Component 2: Human Geography
• You will study Global Systems & Global Governance, Changing Places, Population and Environment.
Component 3: Fieldwork Investigation
• You will complete an investigation based on
a question or issue related to any part of the specification, which includes data collected in the field, that is 3000-4000 words in length.
ASSESSMENT:
Component 1- (40%)
Written Exam 2hrs and 30 mins
Component 2 – (40%)
Written Exam 2hrs and 30 mins
Component 3 – (20%)
Fieldwork Investigation 3000-4000 words
Our course is designed to support your progression into appropriate higher apprenticeships and higher education.
This Course can be taken as part of several of our pre-designed Career Pathways.
Go to Page 33 of the Course Guide for more details.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Environmental Manager
• Industry Management
• Retail & Personnel
• Graphic Design
• Insurance
• Banking
• Social Work
• Accountancy
• Law
• Architecture
• Tourism
• Journalism
Geography
A Level- AQA Geography
If you love writing, reading, and all things literature and linguistics- then this course is for you.
Geography offers a strong foundation in both Physical and Human Geography and in practical applied skills. You will study a wide range of global issues such as population growth and implications for the future, globalisation and its effects in different countries, and physical topics such as glacial systems, ecosystems and their management, and the water cycle.
Fieldwork is an integral part of the course and will form part of a non-examined assessment.
Component 1: Physical Geography
• You will look at Water and Carbon Cycles, Glacial Systems and Landscapes , Ecosystems under stress
Component 2: Human Geography
• You will study Global Systems & Global Governance, Changing Places, Population and Environment.
Component 3: Fieldwork Investigation
• You will complete an investigation based on
a question or issue related to any part of the specification, which includes data collected in the field, that is 3000-4000 words in length.
ASSESSMENT:
Component 1- (40%)
Written Exam 2hrs and 30 mins
Component 2 – (40%)
Written Exam 2hrs and 30 mins
Component 3 – (20%)
Fieldwork Investigation 3000-4000 words
Our course is designed to support your progression into appropriate higher apprenticeships and higher education.
This Course can be taken as part of several of our pre-designed Career Pathways.
Go to Page 33 of the Course Guide for more details.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Environmental Manager
• Industry Management
• Retail & Personnel
• Graphic Design
• Insurance
• Banking
• Social Work
• Accountancy
• Law
• Architecture
• Tourism
• Journalism
