A-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY – AQA

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• You will build on your GCSE foundations without repetition of content.
• You will develop fieldwork skills.
• You will have a wide choice of topics for fieldwork investigations and evaluation papers.
• You will develop a passion for geographical interests and impacts.
• Provide a solid base for study at higher education level.

This course is divided into the following units:

Physical geography

1. Water and carbon cycles
2. Hot desert systems and landscapes
3. Coastal systems and landscapes
4. Glacial systems and landscapes
5. Hazards
6. Ecosystems under stress

Human geography

1. Global systems and global governance
2. Changing places
3. Contemporary urban environments
4. Population and the environment
5. Resource security

Geography fieldwork investigation

The AQA A Level Geography qualification is gained once all the exam papers are successfully completed as well as your course work.  These exams are administered by the AQA and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments. You will need to contact your local examination centre to work through your coursework requirements.

IIn addition, there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them. These are for your own information, and do not need to be shown to your course tutor.

Online

The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).

The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.

The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.

Our A Level courses come with tutor feedback and support by email for 24 months. They will mark your TMAs and provide valuable guidance through any trickier parts of the course whenever you need it. You will also receive a study guide to help you with all aspects of studying, essay writing and general student skills.