Geography A Level Edexcel

A level geography covers a wide range of contemporary themes and issues. Geography, and the world we study, is ever-changing, which is why there is a focus on fundamental processes that reflect the world around us and foster an understanding of what could impact its future. The specification requires students to:

• Develop a range of geographical skills – this includes quantitative skills (mathematical and statistical), qualitative skills (interviews, creative and social media, geographical representations), and geospatial skills (which might be more quantitative in nature: for example, geographical information systems (GIS); or qualitative: for example, interpreting photos, sketches and drawings).
• Build on fieldwork skills – fieldwork is a vital part of studying geography, and it is a compulsory factor of the course. A level requires a minimum of four days.