Geography

Course Description

Why do earthquakes happen, how are cities changing, and what impact is climate change having on our planet? A Level Geography helps you understand the physical and human processes that shape the world around us and the challenges facing societies today.


Throughout the course, you'll investigate a wide range of fascinating topics including climate systems, globalisation, coastal and tectonic processes, migration, regeneration and sustainability. You'll develop valuable research, analytical and fieldwork skills, collecting and interpreting data to explore real-world geographical issues. The course includes independent investigation work, allowing you to study a topic that interests you in greater depth.


A Level Geography is an excellent choice if you're curious about the world and want to understand how people and environments are connected. It combines well with subjects such as Biology, Environmental Science, Economics, Politics and Sociology.


Ideal for students who are:

  • Interested in people, places and the environment
  • Curious about global challenges and current issues
  • Enjoy fieldwork, investigation and research
  • Keen to develop analytical and problem-solving skills

 

Modules include Physical and Human Geography and Geographical Skills.


Physical and Human Geography
Physical Geography topic areas include: Plate Tectonics, Coastal Processes, Water Cycle and Water Shortage and the Carbon Cycle and the Energy Question.


Human Geography Topics include: Super Powers, Globalisation, Changing Places (Regenerating Places) and Human Health and Intervention.


Geographical Skills
Within this unit you will develop the use and application of a variety of geographical skills. These should broaden and deepen existing knowledge of skills. The geographer must be at ease with statistical analysis, field sketches, essay writing and verbal communication. All these, and more, are taught in detail.


Our focus is upon the examination and the techniques that support success. Whilst the course will provide endless fascination, we always have the target of top grades as our focus.


With an unparalleled success rate of Oxbridge entries, many students start studying geography as one of their three subjects and soon decide to follow the subject well beyond A level.

What you'll gain:

  • Research, fieldwork and data analysis skills
  • An understanding of global environmental and social issues
  • The ability to evaluate evidence and make informed decisions
  • Excellent preparation for university, apprenticeships and a wide range of careers

A Level Geography can lead to degrees and careers in Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Conservation, Sustainability, Geology, International Development and many other fields.

80% examination

20% Non Examined Assessment

4 days of fieldwork across Manchester and Tameside

Universities visits and lectures.

Geography Alumni

Blessing Mdongo

A*ABB

Politics, Geography, English Literature, EPQ

Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick

James Poff

A*AAA

Geography, Mathematics, Physics, EPQ

Geography at The University of Cambridge

Blessing Mdongo

A*ABB

Politics, Geography, English Literature, EPQ

Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick

James Poff

A*AAA

Geography, Mathematics, Physics, EPQ

Geography at The University of Cambridge

Entry requirements
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