A Level Geography
GEOGRAPHY A LEVEL
Exam board: Edexcel
Why study this subject:
Geography is a well-regarded facilitating subject by both employers and universities due to the range of skills developed during the course, such as inquiry and analytical skills. It is one of the few subjects that cover all six key skills: application of number, communication in the English language, information technology, improving own learning and performance, working with others, and problem-solving.
The Geography course enables students to study both human and physical landscapes with a real focus on the processes that are reshaping our world. There is also the opportunity to partake on four separate fieldtrips. For our human geography fieldwork collection, we visit East London to explore gentrification and Lewisham to examine the current regeneration taking place. For our physical geography fieldwork collection, we visit Seaford on the south coast to practice how to measure changing beach profiles and we also take part in a local river study identifying how the river changes along its course. These help to bring case studies to life and help prepare students for their independent coursework.
Geography is a malleable option in that it has a lot of overlap with traditional arts and sciences as well as combining well with vocational courses. Thus, students are able to make links between their chosen subjects to further develop their knowledge and understanding and translate this into exam success.
Syllabus:
The course is divided into 4 areas of study; Dynamic Landscapes, Dynamic Places, Physical Systems and Sustainability and Human Systems and Geopolitics. There is also an independent coursework element to this course worth 20%. Students will be expected to attend 2 days of teacher guided data collection in the East End and 2 days of teacher guided coastal data collection in the Summer term.
How will I be assessed?
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Paper 1 30% |
Tectonic Processes and Hazards, Coastal Landscapes and Change, the Water Cycle and Water Insecurity and the Carbon Cycle and Energy Security |
Linear Examination |
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Paper 2 30% |
Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers, and Migration, Identity and Sovereignty |
Linear Examination |
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Paper 3 20 % |
3 synoptic and problem solving themes connected to Players, Attitudes and actions and Futures and Uncertainty |
Linear Examination |
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Coursework 20% |
Independent project work and inquiry process on regeneration or coastal environments |
Submitted coursework |
Future course and possible careers:
A level Geography leads to the following careers: financial adviser, stockbroker, commodities trader, architect, cartographer, engineer, conservationist, estate agent, teacher, travel agent, environmentalist, foreign correspondent, geologist, graphic designer, landscaper, meteorologist. People who study Geography are also eligible for law conversion courses and many Geography graduates go on to work in the lucrative International Law field.