Geography - AS/A2 Level at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Course description
The new Advanced Level syllabus has been developed to bring Geography provision right up to date. The new syllabus has been developed to build on the National Curriculum for Geography at GCSE. It reflects modern thinking in the subject, and includes a variety of teaching approaches.
An emphasis is placed on the study of change and its occurrence in both physical and human environments. The search for an understanding of change requires both spatial and temporal analyses so the syllabus does not narrowly focus on approaches to Geography, which emphasise space to the exclusion of time. Fieldwork is integrated into AS and A2.
Course content
AS - SUBJECT CONTENT
- Coastal System and landscape
- Contemporary Urban Environment
- Changing Places
A2 - SUBJECT CONTENT
- Water and carbon cycles
- Hazards
- Coastal Landscapes
- Global System and global governance
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Changing Places
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Contemporary urban environment
Fieldwork – 4 days compulsory
Entry requirements
Higher grade in Geography at GCSE - preferably a B or above
Assessment
AS
Exam 1 – 1 hour 30 min, 50% of AS
- Coastal System and landscape
- Contemporary Urban Environment
Exam 2 – 1 hour 30 min, 50% of AS
- Changing Places
Fieldwork – 2 days compulsory
A2
Exam 1 - 2 hour 30, 40% of A Level
Water and carbon cycles
Hazards
Coastal Landscapes
Exam 2 – 2 hour 30 minutes, 40%
Global System and global governance
Changing Places
Contemporary urban environment
Unit 3 – 3000-4000 words, 20% of A-level
Fieldwork – 4 days compulsory
Future opportunities
Qualifications in Geography can lead to careers in a wide range of occupations including:
Accountancy, Architecture, Business, Education, Leisure & Tourism, Public Administration, Engineering, Transport, Catering, Computing, Finance & Banking.
Plus
Administration & Operational Management, Research, Design & Development, Scientific & Engineering Support, Environmental Planning & Construction, Sales, Marketing & Buying, Legal work, Information, Library & Museum work, Personnel, Teaching & Lecturing, Health & Social Welfare.
Further information
All essential teaching resources provided.
How to apply
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