A Level Geography - AS and A Levels Full-time (FE)

A Level Geography AS and A Levels Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Leamington 05-Sep-2016 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri TBA * see below 2Year(s) Rugby 05-Sep-2016 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri TBA * see below 2Year(s) What will I study?

“Where we come from, what we do, what we eat, how we move about and how we shape our future are all directly the province of the geographer. More than ever we need the geographer’s skills and foresight to help us learn about the planet — how we use it and how we abuse it.” – Michael Palin

The OCR A Level in Geography has been designed to give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to become engaged global citizens. Through the study of dynamic and contemporary content,
learners can understand and interact with issues which affect people and places at a range of scales from local to global – and all that is in-between.

What modules are covered?

Components within the OCR A Level in Geography will consist of:

• Physical systems(01)
• Human interactions (02)
• Geographical debates (03)
• Investigative geography (04/05).

Through the study of Physical systems (01) learners will develop an understanding and appreciation of Landscape Systems, contextualised through either coastal landscapes, dry land landscapes or glaciated landscapes, and Earth’s Life Support Systems, which encompasses the water and carbon cycles vital to our planet.

Learners will explore Human interactions (02) through the study of Global Connections, with a choice between focusing on the systems of trade or migration and the governance of human rights or sovereignty on a
global scale, and Changing Spaces; Making Places, which gives learners an insight into the nature of places and the fluidity of their meanings and representation.

Geographical debates (03) allows teachers and learners to explore in depth two from a choice of five of the most challenging, dynamic and fascinating issues of the 21st century. With choices between such wide ranging topic areas as climate change, disease, food security, oceans and tectonic hazards, there are debates to appeal to all with the implications on people and the environment being at the heart of this component.

The Investigative geography (04/05) component allows learners to undertake an independent investigation linked to any aspect of the specification to satisfy their intellectual curiosity. This component is designed to encourage learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their chosen topic whilst developing a number of geographical and study skills relevant to Higher Education or within the world of work.

What qualifications will I get?

AS and A Level

How will I be assessed?

AS

Landscape and place (01) 90 marks, 2 hour written paper.  60% of total AS Level.

Geographical debates (02) 60 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes written paper.  40% AS level.

A2

Physical system (01) 72 marks, 1 hour 45 minute written paper. 24% of total A Level.

Human interactions (02) 72 marks 1 hour 45 minute written paper. 24% of total A Level. 

Geographical debates (03) 96 marks 2 hours 30 minute written paper. 32% of total A Level.  

Investigative geography (04/05) 60 marks. Non-examination assessment. 20% of total A Level.

What is the entry process?

By application and successful interview.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Full level 2

Minimum of 5 GCSE's achieved at grade C or above to include English/English Language and Maths.

Offers subject to a satisfactory School Report. 

What else do I need to know?

This would normally be studied alongside other AS or A2 study. 

English and Maths

English and maths qualifications are vitally important for future employers and universities, so the government has made it a priority for students to improve these skills.

Entry Level / Level 1 and Level 2: We’re here to help you on your journey, so if you do not achieve grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths, then you will study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

Students who achieve a D grade will be placed on the relevant GCSE programme, while students who achieve an E or below will be assessed to ensure they are placed on the right study programme for their ability.

Level 3 programmes: You will need to meet the course entry requirements specified on the course information above. For the majority of our Level 3 courses, students will need grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths. If this is not specified in the course entry requirement, then you may be able to study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

What can I do after this course?

On successful completion of the AS you would normally progress on to the A2 course.

On successful completion of the A2 course you would normally use the UCAS points from this to add to those from study on other A Level programmes to apply for an HE course.

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC31917

Fees

Course tuition fees are free for UK students under 19yrs.

All students may be charged for materials e.g. equipment, clothing etc.

UK students aged 19 and over will need to pay tuition fees as well as any materials, registration and exam fees.Some adults may be eligible for free tuition.Please contact us for more fee information.

The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan

If you are 24 or over at start of this course, you can apply for a new loan to cover the course fees. There are no repayments until the course is completed and you are earning £21000 or more. Therefore if you earn up to £21000 a year there’s nothing to pay back. If you earn £22000 a year your loan repayments would be as little as £7 per month. Call us for more information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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