Geography AQA A level (2030)

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Geography AQAA level (2030)

• Welcome to this presentation, describing the AS
  Level (GEOG1 and GEOG2) Course and the
• Geography A2 (GEOG3 and GEOG4) course

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Unit Information

• The Geography A level is designed to develop a
  range of relevant skills and knowledge from
  students previous study of Geography.
• It will introduce them to new skills, new places
  and new ideas. It will also allow students to
  apply what they are learning and understand more
  about how peoples decisions shape the world in
  which we live.
• Entry Requirements
• Students should gain at least a B grade in their
  GCSE Geography course.

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Unit Information

• 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. Candidates must study the core
  and then select one of the physical options and
  one of the human options.
• Rivers, floods and management and Population
  change also Hot deserts and Energy issues
• 70 of AS, 35 of A Level 2 hour written
  examination 120 marks
• Structured short and extended questions
• Available January and June
• 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.
• 30 of AS, 15 of A Level
• 1 hour written examination 50 marks
• Structured skills and generic fieldwork questions
• Available January and June

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Unit Information

• A2 Level
• Unit 3 GEOG3
• Contemporary Geographical Issues
• 30 of A Level
• 2 hour 30 minutes written examination
• 90 marks
• Structured short and extended questions, plus an
  essay
• Unit 4 either GEO4A Geography Fieldwork
  Investigation
• or GEO4B Geographical Issue Evaluation
• 1 hour 30 minutes written examination 60 marks
• GEO4A structured short and extended questions
  based on candidates fieldwork
• investigation and fieldwork skills.
• GEO4B structured short and extended questions
  based on an Advance Information
• Booklet, released on 1 November for January
  examinations and 1 April for June

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Unit Information

• Assessment A2 Level
• Unit 3 An issues-based approach to contemporary
  geographical themes. Candidates must select three
  topics at least one from the physical options
  and at least one from the
• Optional physical topics
• Plate tectonics and associated hazards
• Weather and climate and associated hazards
• Ecosystems change and challenge
• Optional Human topics
• World cities
• Development and globalisation
• Contemporary conflicts and challenges
• Unit 4 4a) Candidates analyse and evaluate their
  fieldwork in response to the questions set. In
  addition, candidates will be assessed on
  fieldwork skills.
• 4b) 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.

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What is involved?

• The course is made up of a series of core units
  that cover the themes of physical and human
  Geography while the option units look at
  interrelationships between people and the
  environment which give a broad and balanced
  overview of the subject.
• A variety of teaching methods are used including
  discussions of topical issues, debates,
  simulations, videos, fieldwork as well as more
  traditional methods.

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Fieldwork?

• Fieldwork forms an integral part of the course
  and this will continue to be run by the
  department.
• Fieldwork techniques and skills are specifically
  tested at AS Level.

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What Could I do next with A level Geography?

• An A Level in Geography is a stepping-stone to a
  whole range of future opportunities. A good grade
  will help you move onto a whole range of degree
  courses. Alternatively, employment opportunities
  where your Geographical skills will be
  particularly valued include journalism and the
  media, law, engineering, business management,
  ICT, environmental management, teaching, economic
  planning, marketing, leisure,disaster management
  recreation and tourism.

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AS Results 2009-20010
A B C D E
Male 1 0 1 0 0
Female 3 1 0 0 0
Total 4 1 1 0 0
100 A-C and over 67 A grades is a great reward
for all the hard work by this cohort.
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A2 Grades 2009-2010
A A B C D
Male 3 0 0 1 0
Female 1 2 0 0 0
Total 4 2 0 1 0
A wonderful performance from all students and a
real credit to staff. The figures speak for
themselves. The highest UMS points in the school!
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Thank you very much for your Attention!