Geography

GEOGRAPHY
AS and A2 LEVEL

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For GCSE Geography a ‘B’ grade is usually required. We may consider other students who have achieved at least 5 A* to C including English and Maths.

AIMS
A Level Geography investigates how the physical and human worlds work, combining both traditional and contemporary issues. We look at how places have changed both in terms of their physical and human characteristics whilst developing enquiry skills and decision making. Sustainable development is a key theme.

ASSIGNMENTS
Written tasks, essay writing & past questions -supported by wider reading.
Various fieldwork assignments - possible venues include the Yorkshire Dales, Manchester and the Alps.

CONTENTS
AS: Unit 1 (June Exam)
Rivers, Floods & Cold Environments.
Global Population Change and Health Issues (e.g. HIV)
Unit 2 (June Exam)
Candidates apply their knowledge and skills to unseen information using their fieldwork experience.
A2 Year: Unit 3 (June Exam)
Contemporary geographical issues e.g. Plate Tectonics/Hazards and World cities.
Unit 4B (January exam)
geographical issue evaluation – You will investigate an issue through pre released material.

USEFULNESS IN THE FUTURE
Geography skills offer a range of career opportunities eg Environmental Planning, Surveying, Town and Country Planning.