A Level Geography
A Level Geography offers you an exciting issues-based approach to studying both physical and human aspects of the subject. Applying your newly-developed geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to the world around you, you will engage critically with a wide range of complex contemporary issues.
TOP COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Diverse and inspiring topics
- Local and international trips
- Curriculum Enrichment
- Range of Progression Routes
Above and beyond
We provide extensive further study resources relating to Geography both within and beyond the specification. The Geography lecturers are extremely passionate about their subject and are committed to helping you s쳮d.
Student Review
“My lessons are always really interesting and engaging. The topics are a good mix of expanding on previous knowledge and learning about completely new aspects . There is a huge amount of well organised resources available to students and the lecturers are always happy to help. Thank you for a brilliant two years.” (Hattie R, former A level Geography student)
Enrichment opportunities
We also offer our students geographical field study visits to Iceland, Toronto and eSwatini. Our students also have access to a wide range of enrichment activities, including local and international fieldwork, a range of guest speakers, trips, visits and essay competitions.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Michael Palin (former President of the Royal Geographical Society) has said that: “Geography explains the past, illuminates the present and prepares us for the future. What could be more important than that?” Inspired by Geography as one of the key disciplines relevant to understanding the world’s changing places and peoples, you will also develop a sense of achievement as you grow as a critical, independent thinker and as an informed and engaged citizen. You will study world issues such as tectonic hazards, climate change, resource security, globalisation, and superpowers. A Level Geography is highly valued by many employers as it enables you to develop many highly sought-after transferrable skills, such as logical reasoning, data analysis and problem solving.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
On the physical side of the course, you will investigate tectonic hazards, coastal risks, and resource sustainability. Much of this will be directly connected to one of the defining issues of our times – climate change.
On the human side, you will evaluate the factors that make places unique, the pros and cons of globalisation, the shifting influences of superpowers and the effectiveness of humanitarian action.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
A Level Geography is a facilitating subject that is highly regarded by universities and supports students seeking degrees in many areas including both the sciences and humanities. Many students progress on to Geography degrees, but A Level Geography is also very well suited to degrees in International Relations, Politics, Economics, Environmental Studies and many more.
Careers after university could include working for international aid agencies, local councils, or environmental organisations. A level Geography can also lead to high level apprenticeships and further training in various sectors.
You will be examined via three externally assessed written examinations at the end of your second year of study (worth 80% in total). The remaining 20% of your A Level is from the Non Examined Assessment, which is a internally assessed piece of written coursework (worth 20%).
GCSE Grade 5 in English or a Humanities subject, alongside four GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 4.
We provide extensive “further study” resources relating to Geography both within and beyond the specification. We also offer our students geographical field study visits to Iceland, Toronto and Eswatini. You can find out more about our charitable work in Eswatini here.
For more information please contact rachelb@truro-penwith.ac.uk
“My Geography lessons are always really interesting and engaging. The topics are a good mix of expanding on previous knowledge and learning about completely new aspects of the subject. There is a huge amount of well organised resources available to students to aid learning and the lecturers are always happy to help. Thank you for a brilliant two years.” (Hattie R, former A level Geography student)
