Geography may be regarded either as a science or as an arts subject and, as such, can be studied in conjunction with a wide variety of other subjects at A level.
It is accepted for entry to both arts and science degree courses, including medicine and dentistry; and it may also act as a useful bridging subject between the arts and sciences. Geography is a very dynamic subject and we follow Edexcel’s A level specification. This specification is a blend of physical and human geography. There is also an emphasis on synopticity and applied Geography. The A level course offers scope for a range of fieldwork activities.
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards
- Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
- Coastal Landscapes and Change
- The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
- The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security
- Globalisation
- Shaping Places
- Regenerating Places
- Superpowers
- Migration, Identity and Sovereignty
The minimum entry requirement for Geography A level is a grade 6 in GCSE Geography.
| Key Course Details | |
|---|---|
| Course type | A Level |
| Exam board | Edexcel |
| Assessment | Written examination (80%) |
| Independent investigation (20%) |