A-Level Environmental Science course – AQA

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Accredited Course

Environmental Science A Level Course. The Environmental Science specification enables students to gain an insight into the environment, and the scientific processes that control and affect it.

The central theme is the development of an understanding of how different events and cycles within the environment interrelate, how they influence subsequent environmental events, the human impacts on these events and cycles, and the strategies that can be used to minimise the problems caused.

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Start date

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Start date

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About this course

Criminologists will study certain areas and aspects of crime including
Frequency of crimes
Location of crimes
Causes of crimes
Types of crimes
Social and individual consequences of crimes
Social reactions to crime
Individual reactions to crime
Governmental reactions to crime


This home learning course in Criminology is aimed at students interested in criminology and learning more about crime, its causes and prevention

Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:
Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the english language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.


Once your information is received one of our course advisers will provide you with further information via email or telephone.

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Subjects

  • Environmental Science
  • Criminology
  • Anti-terrorist measures
  • Level 3
  • Crime
  • Crime Prevention
  • Definitiion
  • Violence
  • Types of Crime
  • Youth crime
  • Anti social behaviour

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Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 7 units of study in total as listed below.

SECTION 1: THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
  • Conditions for life on Earth
  • Conservation of biodiversity
  • Life processes in the biosphere and conservation planning
  • Opportunities for skills development and independent thinking
SECTION 2: THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
  • The hydrosphere
  • Mineral resources
  • Biogeochemical cycles
SECTION 3: ENERGY RESOURCES
  • The importance of energy supplies in the development of society
  • The impact of the features of energy resources
  • The sustainability of current energy resource exploitation
  • Strategies to secure future energy supplies
  • New energy conservation technologies
SECTION 4: POLLUTION
  • The properties of pollutants
  • Strategies to control pollutants
  • Ionising radiation
  • Noise
  • Solid wastes
  • Heavy metals
  • Acid mine drainage
  • Nutrient pollution
  • Pesticides
SECTION 5: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
  • Agriculture
  • Agroecosystems
  • sustainability of agriculture
  • Aquatic food production systems
  • Forest resources
SECTION 6: SUSTAINABILITY
  • Dynamic equilibria
  • Energy
  • Material cycles
  • The circular economy
SECTION 7: RESEARCH METHODS
  • Scientific methodologies
  • Sampling techniques
  • Specialist techniques
  • Fieldwork and laboratory activities
  • Standard environmental techniques
Assessment

To achieve the full Environmental Science A Level you will be assessed across the 7 sections and practical assessment. All units will be assessed by three paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment detail is provided below:

Paper 1:

  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Assessed: Any content from sections 2, 3, 4 and 7
  • Assessment format: A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions

Paper 2:

  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Assessed: Any content from sections 1, 5, 6 and 7
  • Assessment format: A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions

Please note: It is your responsibility to source and book your fieldwork and examinations. Your practical skills will be assessed within the written exams only. Overall, at least 15% of the marks for A Level Environmental Science qualification will require the assessment of practical skills.

Additional information

Students have a maximum of one year to complete. Course duration approx. 90 hours.

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A-Level Environmental Science course – AQA

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