Geography

Why Study Geography?
Geography is one of the most dynamic subjects you could choose at AS/A2 Level. The nature of the subject means that it is constantly evolving and changing with the planet and its people.

Geography is an academic subject which demands students to be good ëall-roundersí. Post-16 Geography includes aspects of Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, Business Studies and ICT to name but a few.

An AS/A2 level qualification in Geography provides an excellent grounding for a wide variety of Higher Education courses. From Scientist to politician, teacher to botanist, financial executive to town planner, geography can prepare for it!

AS Level
At AS level the department follows the AQA Specification. This consists of two units which are examined in June 2012 in a 2 Hour Examination.

Course Structure:
Modules:

Physical and Human Geography

• Rivers, floods and management
• Population Change
• Options
• Cold, coast or hot desert environment
• Food supply, health or energy issues

Geographical skills

• 1-Hour written exam on fieldwork you have completed during the year.

A2 Level

Modules:

• Contemporary Geographical Issues

Students must complete three of the following 6 Units - 2 Hour Examination:

• Plate tectonics
• Weather and Climate 
• Ecosystems
• World Cities
• Contemporary conflicts
• Development  and globalisation

Geography fieldwork investigation - Students complete a 1 hour 30 minute paper on fieldwork

Course Leader: Mr Merryweather