A Level Geography
A Level
In Weston-Super-Mare
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Weston-super-mare
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Duration
2 Years
What will I do on this course? A residential field trip is an important part of this course. It provides you with valuable first-hand experience of geography and helps you to achieve higher grades in your exams. The course includes: World at risk '" natural hazards and climate change. Going Global '" economic change, population and migration. Geographical investigations '" crowded coasts.
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
At least 5 GCSEs in the A*-C range and Mathematics at grade C or above and English Language at grade B or above and preferably Geography at grade B or above.
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Course programme
A Level
Venue
Weston College Sixth Form Centre
What will I do on this course?
A residential field trip is an important part of this course. It provides you with valuable first-hand experience of geography and helps you to achieve higher grades in your exams.
The course includes:
· World at risk â€" natural hazards and climate change
· Going Global â€" economic change, population and migration
· Geographical investigations â€" crowded coasts and rebranding
places
· Contested planet â€" management of water and energy resources,
threats to biodiversity, superpowers and bridging the development gap
· Geographical research â€" choice from tectonic hazards, cold
environments, life on the margins, cultural diversity, pollution and
health risks, leisure in rural areas.
You will have a choice of research topics.
How will I be assessed?
The course is assessed through four written exams which include
questions based on fieldwork and research.
AT A GLANCE
Duration
2 Years
Level
Level 3
Progression
A Level Geography combined with other related A Levels will give you access to a wide range of degrees. Career opportunities include: town and country planning, environmental management, meteorology, travel and tourism and teaching.
Additional Info
Interview Required
A Level Geography