SUBJECT:
GEOGRAPHY
EXAM BOARD
AQA
QUALIFICATION:
AS and A2
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
We require students who studied Geography at GCSE to have ideally achieved a Grade B on the Higher Level
paper, and to have an overall GCSE points score that indicates a pass grade at AS level is predicted.
Students who did not study Geography at GCSE are also welcome to join the AS/A2 course. The fact that
different units of work are studied at GCSE and A level means that you would not be at a disadvantage. In
previous years we have had students who have not studied geography at GCSE and have gone on to achieve
very high grades. If you have not studied Geography at GCSE, speak to Mr Baker for an informal chat about the
course
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT DETAILS:
AS level: Two units assessed by examination at the end of Year 12 (GEOG 1 2 hours and GEOG 2 1 hour)
A2: Two units assessed by examination at the end of Year 13 (GEOG 3 2.5 hours and GEOG 4A 1.5 hours)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
AS: The course covers both human and physical geography and focuses on the
interaction between people and their environment, the identification of conflicts
and how they can be managed. The human units studied are Population Change
and Health Issues. The physical units are Rivers, Floods and Management and
Coastal Environments. These are examined in GEOG 1. GEOG 2 examines the
field work and skills developed during the AS course.
A2: Again, both human and physical topics are covered. The human units
studied are World Cities and Contemporary Conflicts and Challenges. The
physical units are Plate Tectonics and Weather and Climate. These are examined
in GEOG 3. GEOG 4A examines the field work and skills developed during the AS and A2 course.
FIELDWORK: We are committed to offering students the opportunity to take part in field visits where they can
see the concepts and ideas studied in class in the real world. This consolidates and enhances understanding
developed in class. In both year 12 and 13, a field visit forms the basis of a geographical skills and fieldwork
related examination paper (GEOG 2)
CAREER PROGRESSION:
Geography is a truly integrating subject, and can lead to a very wide range of university courses and careers as
it combines with the sciences, social sciences, business and the arts. Geography students go on work as
environmental managers, lawyers, teachers, oceanographers, journalists, in marketing and PR, leisure related
industries, accountancy, environmental work, and many other professions. It is a highly respected
qualification that is acceptable, in combination with other subjects, for almost all degree level courses,
including those as Russell Group universities.
For more information see Mr Baker or Mr Wallace.