Studying Geography will give you the opportunity to travel the world via the classroom, learning about both natural and social sciences along the way.
The Geography specification is designed to excite your mind, challenge your
perceptions, and stimulate your investigative and analytical
skills.
Awarded By:
Key Facts
Programme Costs:
The fees for this course are currently being confirmed.
Please contact Student Recruitment for more information.
Level:
3
Awarding Body:
Assessment & Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
Course Code:
- 24/25A1QGEO
Mode of Attendance:
- Full Time
Course Duration:
2 Years
Dates:
- September 2024
CourseContent
You will study a combination of physical and human geography units.
Field work will be conducted as part of the course, this includes 2 days local fieldwork in Year 12 and 5 days fieldwork in Wales in Year 13.
Year 12:
- Hazards
- Water/Carbon Cycles
Year 13:
- Coastal Systems and Landscapes
- Globalisation and Global Governance
- Contemporary Urban Environments
Assessment objectives:
You will be assessed on your ability to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of places, environments, concepts, processes, interactions, and change, at a variety of scales (30-40%)
- Apply knowledge and understanding in different contexts to interpret, analyse, and evaluate geographical information and issues (30-40%)
- Use a variety of relevant quantitative, qualitative, and fieldwork skills to investigate geographical questions and issues, interpret, analyse, and evaluate data and evidence, as well as construct arguments and draw conclusions (20-30%)
Features/
Benefits
You will develop an understanding of the values and attributes in relation to the themes and issues being studied.
Geography will also help you with team-working and time management skills through the challenges of fieldwork activities.
The qualification will also challenge your understanding of geographical
concepts and processes to understand and interpret our changing world as a
global citizen. It will allow you to explore and recognise issues like
sustainability and the implications for your own and others peoples' lives.
Entry
Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
All Loughborough College
Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at
grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths.
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
GCSEs in Geography
and Maths at grade 5.
Assessment
Methods
Two x 2.5 hour exams - 40% each.
Non Examined Assessment (NEA) -
20%.
Progression
Opportunities
Students who study on a Geography pathway are highly employable. They gain transferable skills including numeracy, literacy & team work. Students who study Geography have to learn to think analytically and critically, have cultural agility, are socially and environmentally aware and are creative.
In their studies, Geography students build on their ability to integrate ideas effectively, problem solve, and develop computer literacy skills to a high standard.
Geography graduates are - according to the Higher Education Statistics
Agency's 'Destination of Leavers from Higher Education' survey - less likely
to be unemployed after their degree course than those studying almost any
other subject.
FAQs
DO YOU OFFER THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)?
- Yes, but only to Year 2 students who have demonstrated in Year 1 that they have the academic ability to cope with this extra research project.
HOW MANY A LEVEL SUBJECTS DO I NEED TO TAKE?
- You will need to choose three subjects minimum with a maximum of 4. See page 5 for more details on subject choices.
I’M INTERESTED IN A LEVELS BUT I’M NOT SURE WHICH ONES
- That’s okay! We know that deciding on A Levels can be a long process and
that you can change your mind—a lot.
When you initially apply, we’ll ask you for your options, but you’re not tied down to these subjects. We’ll confirm your final choices at a later date.
DO I HAVE TO STUDY THE SUBJECT I WANT TO STUDY AT UNIVERSITY AS AN A
LEVEL?
- Not always; it depends on your chosen university course. Subjects like Medicine and Architecture have very specific entry requirements, whereas you can study Psychology or Law at university without having studied them at A Level. Check university entry requirements to see if they are asking for specific subjects.
ARE A LEVELS THE ONLY ROUTE INTO UNIVERSITY?
- No. We also offer Level 3 BTEC Extended Diplomas, which are the equivalent to three A Levels and many universities accept them as an alternative.
CAN I STUDY 3 A LEVELS AND BE A PART OF THE ACADEMY OF SPORT PROGRAMME?
- Yes. Visit the Academy of Sport pages for more information.
CAN I STUDY A DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND ONE A LEVEL?
- Yes, but it is only recommended for high-performing students due to the demands that both courses will place on timetable and ability. We will need to ensure that your combination is suitable for future progression and doesn’t clash on the timetable.
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