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Geography A level

Our world is constructed of complex relationships between human and physical environment and this unique dynamic influences every aspect of our lives. A level geography provides you with the opportunity to explore these in more depth.

In physical geography you will study the interrelationship and dependency of the carbon and water cycle, how this impacts our lives today and future generations lives. You will study the concepts of hazard perception, multiple hazardous environments including fires, tectonic and atmospheric to mention a few as well as coastal systems and landscapes.

In human geography you will gain an insight into how the people of this planet are governed, the way they move from place to place and the impact of our ever-changing populations. Through the study of global systems and governance, changing places and population and the environment.

Finally, using a range of geographical skills you will gather data, evidence and experience to produce a fieldwork report. These desirable skills are directly transferable to any dissertation at university.

Qualification

A level Geography

Awarding body

AQA

Entry requirements

GCSE at Grade 6 or above in both maths and English. Grade 6 or above in geography.

Year 12

Geography is split into a number of topics.

Human – Population and environment and global systems and global governance.

Physical – Hazards then coastal systems and landscape.

Year 13

Human- Changing places, fieldwork and revision.

Physical – Carbon and water, fieldwork and revision.

Assessment

Two written examinations at the end of Year 13, component 1, Physical geography is worth 40% of your overall grade component 2 human geography is worth 40%.

Fieldwork– students will complete a 3000-4000-word individual fieldwork investigation worth 20%.

 

Why study geography?

According to the Royal Geographical Society, geography graduates have some of the highest rates of graduate employment. Geography enables students to explore a wide range of diverse careers including: town or transport planning, surveying, conservation, sustainability, waste and water management, environmental planning, tourism, and research and development. The army, police, government, research organisations, law and business worlds also love the practical research skills that geographers develop.

Potential career paths and further study

According to the Royal Geographical Society, geography graduates have some of the highest rates of graduate employment. Geography enables students to explore a wide range of diverse careers including: town or transport planning, surveying, conservation, sustainability, waste and water management, environmental planning, tourism, and research and development.

The army, police, government, research organisations, law and business worlds also love the practical research skills that geographers develop.

Geography careers
According to the Geography Association, geography is in the top 10 most recession-proof degrees.