A Level Geography

Physical geography

• Water and carbon cycles
• Hot desert systems and landscapes
• Coastal systems and landscapes
• Glacial systems and landscapes
• Hazards
• Ecosystems under stress

Human geography

• Global systems and global governance
• Changing places
• Contemporary urban environments
• Population and the environment
• Resource security
• Geography fieldwork investigation

This course is for students who are passionate about understanding the world around them. You will have an enquiring mind and look to understand the environment and human interactions with it. You will seek to understand climate change and develop an understanding of how it can be combated. You will have an interest in different cultures and the movement of people and have creative ideas for how groups of people can live alongside their natural environment.

Component 1 Physical geography Written exam 2hr 30mins

Component 2 Human Geography Written exam 2hr 30mins

Component 3 Geography fieldwork investigation Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. 3000-4000 words Worth 20% of final grade

You will be advised on recommendations of specific textbooks and materials that are recommended for the study of this course.

A Levels are two year courses, and all students must select three A Levels. It may be possible to add Core Maths to your selection as an additional subject. This is a one-year course and will run alongside your A Level programme.

The qualification is designed for students who achieve at least a grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and wish to build on their knowledge without taking a full A Level.

If you would like to find out more, please contact our Enrolment Centre by emailing enquiries@northamptoncollege.ac.uk or use the Live chat on the college website.

Higher Education

Geography A level is a subject that develops a wide range of highly desirable skills including critical thinking, scientific reasoning and investigative skills. The subject is applicable to a wide range of careers in the fields of Geography and Science such as Climate scientist, Conservationist, Landscape architect and Cartographer

The required point score to join our A Level programme is 4.25 across all your GCSEs. This must include a minimum of 5 grade 5s or above including a grade 5 or above in English Language, maths and one science subject, with a grade 6 in a science subject desirable. An average point score will be calculated across your GCSE grades.

A BTEC qualification at Merit grade, or above, in a related subject may also be considered in exceptional circumstances.