A-Level Geography

'Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future.'

Michael Palin

Course Details

Award: A-Level

Awarding Body: AQA

Specification Code: 7037

Specification Website: AQA A-Level Geography

Institution: Bayside, Westside

Entry Requirements

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Course Introduction

Modern geography is about the relationship between human populations to each and the Earth’s surface over time. It is also about the relationship between the human and physical environment at local and global level. Geography offers students the chance to consider their roles, values and attitudes in relation to the themes and issues studied.

OTHER INFORMATION

There is also a compulsory fieldtrip for a week to UK in Year 12. This is paid for by Department of Education. Students need to have a full passport.

Subject Content

Component 1: Physical Geography

- Section A: Water and Carbon Cycles
- Section B: Coastal systems and landscape
- Section C: Hazards

Component 2: Human Geography

- Section A: Global systems and governance
- Section B: Changing Places
- Section C: Population and the environment

Component 3: Geographical Investigation

Students complete an individual investigation, which must include data collected in the field.
The investigation will be on an issue defined and developed by the student based on any part of the specification.

Assessment

Component 1: Physical Geography

- Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
- 120 marks
- 40% of A-level

Component 2: Human Geography

- Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
- 120 marks
- 40% of A-level

Component 3: Geographical Investigation

- 3,000–4,000 words
- 60 marks
- 20% of A-level
- marked by teachers
- moderated by AQA

Subject Taster Presentation

A-level Geography

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