A Level Geography
Social Sciences
What will you be working towards?
| Code | NULL |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Course Overview
How is our climate changing? Will we ever be able to feed the world’s population? How can we improve the quality of life in our inner cities? These are examples of the fascinating issues that you will examine when you study
Geography. The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done before. Our role in that change is more important than ever. Geography explains the changes and helps to prepare people. It is a subject about now and the future.
Geography gives a balanced viewpoint which is good preparation for the world of work.
Employers want people with the following attributes
Good communication skills Ability to work as a team Computer literacy
Ability to manage themselves Numeracy and literacy Spiritual awareness
Ability to solve problems Environmental awareness Social awareness
GEOGRAPHY PROVIDES THEM ALL
Geography is a diverse and rewarding subject to study. It can be combined with a large number of other A Level subjects and provides an excellent basis for gaining skills.
Details
YEAR 1:
Paper 1 (30% of A Level) 1hr 30 min exam
Content Overview:
Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Secirity
Topic 7 Climate Change Futures
Paper 2 (30% of A Level) 1hr 30 min exam
Content Overview:
Topic 3: Globalisation
Topic 4: Shaping Places
Topic 8: Superpowers
Topic 9: Global Development and Connections
YEAR 2:
Paper 3 (20% of Al Level) 1hr 45min exam
Content Overview:
The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas:
Players
Attitudes and actions
Futures and uncertainties
The synoptic investigation will be based on a geographical issue within a place-based context that links to the three synoptic themes and is rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas.
Coursework: Independent Investigation (20% of A Level)
Content Overview:
The student defines an question or issue for investigation, relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification.
The student’s investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group) and own research and/or secondary data
· The fieldwork which forms the focus and context of the individual investigation may be either human, physical or integrated physical-human
· The investigation report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing
· Students will be expected to show evidence that they have used both quantitative and qualitative data to support their independent investigation as appropriate to the particular environment and / or location.
Activities
Year 12 field trip to Herne Bay to study coastal management processes and to
Canterbury to study urban change. Year 12 and 13 trip to study tectonic hazards in
Iceland (every 2 years).
Bespoke lectures at Christchurch University.
How will it be delivered?
Entry requirements
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Where can this course take me?
Geography is a wide-ranging and multi-faceted subject which can lead to, and aid, many future career paths such as education, military, medicine and the further study of geographical or natural science as well as sociology and anthropology