Is this course for me?
If you are interested in the state of the world, global environmental issues, political and economic changes and local geographical problems; if you want to make a difference in world management and sustainability, A level geography is for you! This course is your initial step towards a wide range of relevant career choices. The geography course also dovetails with the majority of other subject areas. Students often find links with science useful. The skills developed enhance your ability for success in humanities and arts-based subjects.

What qualifications do I need?
The basic requirement is 5 or more Grade 4s at GCSE including a 6 or above in GCSE Geography. In some cases, individual circumstances will be taken into account. It is also advisable to study the Core Maths qualification alongside this subject.

What does the course involve?
This course explores the key principles, concepts and processes that explain geographical phenomena and landscapes. It maintains the balance between physical and human geography whilst ensuring relevance to the modern world.

The modules are as follows:
Component 1 -Physical Geography

• Water and Carbon Cycles
• Coastal Systems and Landscapes
• Glacial Systems and Landscapes
• Hot Desert Systems and Landscapes
• Hazards
• Ecosystems Under Stress

Component 2 -Human Geography

• Changing Places
• Contemporary Urban Environments
• Global Systems and Global Governance
• Population and the Environment
• Resource Security

Component 3 -Geography Fieldwork Investigation and Geographical Skills

• Individual Investigation 4,000 words
• Generic Geographical Skills

How will my work be assessed?
Two exam papers of 2 hours 30 minutes each and a 3000-4000-word investigation.

What can I do afterwards?
Geography opens the doors to a wide range of relevant and interesting careers of the future For example: Cartographer, Climatologist, Conservationist, Earth Scientist, Environmental Planner, Geographic Information Specialist, Geologist, Geomorphologist, Hydrologist, Land Use Planner, Meteorologist, Natural Resource Manager, Police, Regional Planner, Remote-Sensing Analyst, Soil Scientist, Teacher, Tourism Development, Traffic Manager, Transportation Planner, Travel Agent, Urban/ City Planner, Water Resource Manager.