The AS course is examined via the Unit 1 and Unit 2 exams. Unit 1 studies ‘Changing physical landscapes’ via the topics of Coasts and Tectonics.

Unit 2 studies ‘Changing places’ via the topics of Population and Settlement. Fieldwork will also be examined in this second unit. The A-Level course is examined via the Unit 3 and Unit 4 exams plus an independent fieldwork study (Unit 5) which is non-examined. Unit 3 studies ‘Global systems and global governance’ via the topics of ‘Water and carbon cycles’, ‘Oceans’, ‘Population migration’ and ‘21st Century challenges. Unit 4 studies ‘Contemporary themes’ via the topics of ‘Tectonic hazards’ and ‘Economic challenges in India’

You will require 5 GCSEs at Grades A*- C including Geography at Higher Level, English/Welsh Language and Maths.

You will be invited to attend an interview, and will undertake an assessment in literacy and numeracy, to establish any support required.

You will be assessed by 80% examination (via Units 1-4) and 20% independent fieldwork study (Unit 5).

On successful completion of this course many learners apply to and are offered places at university to study a variety of subjects which have been introduced at A Level, in more depth at degree level. Geography develops a particularly wide range of skills relevant to employment such as decision making, problem solving, working with others, handling data and report writing.

This subject is part of the full time A level Programme. To apply for this subject you need to apply for the A Level or Combined Programme

A Level Programme - You will need to choose 3 or 4 AS Levels to study the A Level Programme

Combined Programme - You will need to choose 1 or 2 AS Levels combined with a vocational option. Vocational options include: Applied Science, IT, Business, Criminology, Law, Sports and Exercise Sciences, or Health and Social Care.