Geography  (A Level)  

•  Assessment
• Year 1
  100% Exam
• Year 2
  80% Exam; 20% Coursework
• Exam board
  Pearson/Edexcel

What Will You Learn?

How do people and their environments shape each other? How do we manage and sustain our global home
for future generations? If you’re captivated by both the natural landscapes and the intricacies of human societies, this is the course for you. From the rumbling of plate tectonics and the ebb and flow of coastal processes to the complexities of globalisation, Geography has it all. Perfect for those eager to decipher the complexities of our world and contribute to meaningful solutions, this course is your gateway to becoming a steward of the Earth.

Modules

Unit 1 - Dynamic Landscapes, Physical Systems and Sustainability

This unit will introduce you to the study of the earth surface processes, landforms and landscapes. It will help you to understand tectonic processes and hazards, coastal landscapes and change, in addition to earth life support systems and the water cycle and water insecurity and carbon cycle and energy security.

Unit 2 - Dynamic Places, Human Systems and Geopolitics

You will investigate the action and interaction of people and places and will build a picture of how the world is shaped by humans. Topics include globalisation and superpowers along with shaping places focusing on regeneration of places and health, human rights and intervention.

Unit 3 -Geographical Issue(s) within a place based context 

This unit investigates some of the most dynamic geographical issues the planet faces from topics studied in units 1 and 2 and encourages you to engage with, reflect on and think critically with reference to a resource booklet. It will allow you to further develop your problem solving and decision making skills with reference to a geographical issue within a place-based context.

Unit 4 - Coursework: Independent Investigation

This is an independent geographical investigation linked to a physical or human topic from the Geography specification which will allow you develop a geographical area of interest and enhance your geographical skills.

Special Features

• Uncover the dynamic relationship between humans and the Earth, from climate change to urban development.
• Fieldwork and trips let you investigate things such as inequality in Oldham and how people interact with their environment through measuring carbon stores in woodlands and vegetation succession at Ainsdale beach.

Where Will This Lead?

A Level Geography is highly regarded by Russell Group universities as well as Oxford and Cambridge. Geography is popular for a number of careers including surveying, town and country planning, landscape architecture and environmental studies. As a Geography student, you will develop your problem solving, teamwork and analytical skills, along with organisation and communication skills which are highly regarded by both employers and Russell Group universities.