A Level Geography

At Guildford County School

Exam Board: AQA

Entry Requirements: You do not need to have completed GCSE Geography, but you should have at least 5 GCSEs grades A* to C, and an interest in the world around you.

AS Geography

You will study Physical and Human Geography topics, and learn Geographical Skills.

In Physical Geography, you will study River Floods and Management,

And one from Cold Environments,

Coastal Environments,

And Hot Desert Environments and their Margins.

In Human Geography, you will study Population Change, and one from

Food Supply Issues,

Energy Issues,

And Health Issues.

Geographical skills are learnt through the Physical and Human Geography topics, and through fieldwork.

A2 Geography

You will investigate Contemporary Geographical Issues, and complete either a Geography Fieldwork Investigation, or a Geographical Issues Evaluation.

Contemporary Geographical Issues will include two Physical Options from Plate Tectonics and Associated Hazards,

Weather and Climate and Associated Hazards,

And Ecosystems: Change and Challenge,

And two Human Options from World Cities,

Development and Globalisation,

And Contemporary Conflicts and Challenges.

The examination on either the Fieldwork Investigation or the Geographical Issue Evaluation is completed instead of coursework.

So what about geography?

Are you interested in…

the wonders of the

NATURAL WORLD

Or…

the issues of the

HUMAN WORLD

BRA ZIL

What topics will you study?Local Issues

Where do people choose to live & work?

What problems does it cause?

National Issues

Why do we get the weather we do?

How can we minimise the damage?

What topics will you study?Global Issues

How will GLOBAL WARMING affect

us?

Is our way of life SUSTAINABLE… ?

(without damaging the environment)

What skills will you develop?

Solving mysteries!

Looking from different angles

Interpreting patterns

What skills will you develop?

Observing & listening

Widening your horizons &

Will Geography be useful?

Problem Solving

World Aware

Data Analysis

Map Readin

g

Team Work

Literacy &

Numeracy

Computer Skills

Time Manageme

nt

Geography skills are useful in any job! Highly sought after by

employers!

Adapted from www.rgs.org

Will Geography be useful?Do you like to people watch? Geographers deal with urban change.

You might use geography to become a Lawyer, Architect, Planner, Social Worker, Market Researcher, Housing Officer or Estate Agent

Geographers can explain why people do the work they do?

You might use geography to become an Economic Developer, Transport Manager or Retailing

Do maps fascinate you?.

You might use geography to become an GIS Specialist, a Publisher or Services Manager

Adapted from www.rgs.org

Will Geography be useful?Do you care about world issues?

You might use geography to become an Aid worker, a Diplomat, a Refugee Advisor and a Charity Coordinator

Do you enjoy watching the weather?

You might use geography to become a Weather Presenter, a Disaster Manager, Flood Prevention Officer or Water Supply Coordinator.

Do you enjoy being in the landscape?

You might use geography to become a Hydrologist, Coastal Manager, Civil Engineer or Geologist.

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Will Geography be useful?Do you like discovering new places?.

You might use geography to become a Travel Agent, Tourism Officer, Tour Guide, Media researcher or an Eco-Tourism Advisor.

Do you care about our planet?

You might use geography to become a Conservation Officer, Environmental Consultant, a Forestry Ranger or a Pollution Analyst.

Adapted from www.rgs.org

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Using Geography in Life

What do people say about Geography?

“ Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future “

Michael Palin

“A top pupil applying for Medicine should study A level Geography because it is the best preparation for the skills required in further education and life in general”

Glasgow University Medical DeptGeography

Worth considering?