Geography A Level (Full AS + A2)

Syllabus

This course contains four units:

AS Level

Unit 1: GEOG1 Physical and Human Geography

The study of core geographical concepts along with contrasting themes of contemporary or environmental impact, management and sustainability.

Written examination: 2 Hours

Unit 2: GEOG2 Geographical Skills

A geographical skills paper based on the content of Unit 1.

Skills include: investigative, cartographic, graphical, ICT and statistical skills.

Written examination: 1 hour

A2 Level

Unit 3: GEOG3 Contemporary Geographical Issues

An issues-based approach to contemporary geographical themes.

Written examination: 2 hour 30 minutes

Unit 4: either
GEO4A: Geography Fieldwork 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:
GEO4B: 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.

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

Exams

Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 300 hrs.