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Geography (A2 Level)

Study Level

Level 3
A2
Awarding Body: AQA

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE’s at grade C or above which must include English Language grade C Higher tier, Maths grade C Higher tier. A2 requires AS Geography.

Course Content

Students who have achieved Geography at AS level can move on to complete the full A2 qualification. Understanding the nature and causes of aerial differentiation on the global surface has been the geographer’s task since people first noticed differences between places. This programme explores these differences in patterns of human distribution, interrelationships between human society and the physical environment and peoples’ use of the Earth in time and space. Geography students explore contemporary geographical issues such as plate tectonics, ecosystems, weather, world cities, development and conflicts. This course encourages students to have an awareness of the wider world, through the topics covered and through fieldtrips.

Interesting Facts

Geography has fieldwork opportunities – a chance to experience the Great outdoors – we have links overseas, such as those with Norway and Italy (where we are working on aspects of Global warming) as well as with Cumbria and others closer to home. We also have links with universities including nearby Newcastle and Northumbria and those further afield such as Plymouth and Belfast.

Further Information

Start Date: September / one year

Assessment

One 2 hour 30 minute written exam and one 1 hour 30 minute written exam.

Progression To

A2 Geography is a sound basis for a degree in geography or many other areas of study.

Course Code

1A0243

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