A Level Geography AS/A2
A Level
Distance
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
18 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
Are you interested in learning more about the exciting fields of cartography, environmental sustainability and contemporary geography? This A Level Geography Course comprises all of these areas plus investigative research. It is ideal for anyone wishing to gain greater knowledge and understanding of these subjects and others such as human and physical geography. This course is also an excellent choice for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at university.
Due to its convenience as an at home study course, you will also find this course very valuable if you are looking to receive further training whilst employed. The flexibility of the course makes it a great option for those looking to transition to a different field of work or study as well as those who simply want to indulge an interest in the geographical sciences.
This course is designed to build naturally on GCSE understanding with minimal duplication of content. It also places an emphasis on the development of skills through research and fieldwork. You will learn about substantive topics and learn how to apply investigative methods in the field. This combination of passive and active learning is great for those wanting to get the most out of a geography course.
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About this course
You do not need any prior coursework or experience to take this course; it is open and available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 18 months from initial registration with the full support of your tutor.
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Subjects
- Management
- Statistics
- Cartography
- Environmental Impact
- Human Geography
- Sustainability
- Geography
- ICT
- Investigative Skills
- Fieldwork
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A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
Modules
AS Level
Unit 1 Physical and Human Geography
The study of core geographical concepts along with contrasting themes of contemporary or environmental impact, management and sustainability.
Unit 2 Geographical Skills
A geographical skills paper based on the content of Unit 1.
Skills include:investigative, cartographic, graphical, ICT and statistical skills.
A2 Level
Unit 3 Contemporary Geographical Issues
An issues-based approach to contemporary geographical themes.
Unit 4A Geography Field Work Investigation
This unit gives candidates the opportunity to extend an area of the subject content into a more detailed fieldwork study.
Candidates analyse and evaluate their fieldwork in response to the questions set. In addition, candidates will be assessed on fieldwork skills.
or: Unit 4B Geographical Issue Evaluation
This unit gives candidates the opportunity to use their skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
An advance information booklet is pre-released 2 months prior to the exam to facilitate candidates' research into an area which extends from the specification content.
Recommended Reading
AQA AS Geography: Student's Book, Smith John, Roger Knill, 2008, Nelson Thornes Ltd.,
ISBN-10: 0748782583; ISBN-13: 978-0748782581
AQA A2 Geography, John Smith, Roger Knill, 2009, Nelson Thornes, ISBN-10: 074878259;
ISBN-13: 978-0748782598
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.
Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.
A Level Geography AS/A2