Geography A Level
Social Sciences
What will you be working towards?
| Code | 7037 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Geography develops knowledge of places and environments, an understanding of global geographical systems and issues analysis and the application of knowledge. This A level specifies the systems approach to examine physical processes. In Human Geography you will learn about how places develop a sense of place and the importance of resource security, amongst other things.
Details
The course is assessed in 3 parts. One Physical Geography exam and one Human Geography exam, both worth 40% of the final grade and coursework, based on fieldwork, worth 20%.
Year 12
The Physical Geography topics are, Coasts and Hazards. The Human Geography topics are, Changing Places and Resource Security.
Year 13
The Physical Geography topic is, Water and Carbon. The Human Geography topic is Global systems and Global Governance.
How will it be delivered?
Entry requirements
Students should aim to achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE Geography. It is possible to study A level Geography without having studied it at GCSE. In this case students should aim to achieve a Grade 5 in a range of subjects.
Your next steps...
Students who study A level Geography go on to a wide variety of further study and employment. At St Simon Stock this has included, Geography, Law, Accountancy, Journalism, Architecture, Medicine, research and many more.
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