Geography
AS / A2 Geography
Statistics show that, compared to other subjects, Geography graduates are amongst the most employable. Source AGCAS - Royal Geographical Association. Geographers possess the skills that employers look for and what is true for employers is also true for Universities. This is in part because Geography integrates the Sciences and the Arts. By studying Geography, scientists can develop important literacy skills, humanity specialists can develop valuable numeracy skills.
Course Content
At AS you will cover four units in total.
Two core units:
- Rivers
- Population
One unit from:
- Coasts
- Cold Environments
- Hot and Semi-Arid Environments
One unit from:
- Energy Issues
- Food Issues
- Health issues
At A2 you will cover three out of six units:
- Plate Tectonics - Earthquakes and Volcanoes
- Weather and Climate
- Ecosystems Under Challenge
- World Cities
- Development and Globalisation
- Contemporary Conflict and Challenges
Assessment
At AS you are examined on the 4 modules, in 2 exams, a skills based exam in January and a more factual exam in June.
At A2 you are examined on the physical and human aspects in one paper and your second exam will be based on fieldwork which you will have carried out on one of the A2 or AS topics.
Fieldwork is therefore a vital part of the course. Students are offered the opportunity to attend an optional residential course abroad as well as compulsory day visits to places relevant to the area of study, local rivers, coastal areas, towns and industry.
Entry Requirements
You don’t need to have studied Geography at GCSE to do well at AS and A2 level. You must be literate and numerate with an enquiring mind, have an interest in the world around you and be prepared to work hard.
