AS Level Geography

AS Level Geography

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The AS/A2 Level Geography follows the OCR specification and builds upon topics covered at GCSE. The topics are divided with the traditional Physical and Human split in the AS year and a focus on broader more synoptic Geographic topics in the A2 year. They are delivered through two theory modules in each year of the programme.




AS Level modules:


F761: Managing Physical Environments. Students study river, coastal and cold environments, making links from GCSE topics and developing the concepts further looking at the challenges of managing development in these areas. A field visit to Snowdonia to look at glacially carved scenery and waterfalls provides support for this unit.


F762: …

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Full Time

The AS/A2 Level Geography follows the OCR specification and builds upon topics covered at GCSE. The topics are divided with the traditional Physical and Human split in the AS year and a focus on broader more synoptic Geographic topics in the A2 year. They are delivered through two theory modules in each year of the programme.




AS Level modules:


F761: Managing Physical Environments. Students study river, coastal and cold environments, making links from GCSE topics and developing the concepts further looking at the challenges of managing development in these areas. A field visit to Snowdonia to look at glacially carved scenery and waterfalls provides support for this unit.


F762: Managing Change in Human Environments. Students study urban, tourist and energy changes, with the contemporary strand of sustainability linking all units. A field visit to Snowdonia to look at tourism, a visit to Liverpool to look at urban regeneration and a guided tour of a power station provides support for this unit.




A2 Level modules:


F763: Global Issues. Students study Environmental Issues (earth hazards) and Economic Issues (globalization and population and resources). The examination features data response and essay style questions.


F764: Geographical Skills. Students develop fieldwork studies (local river courses) in the summer term (following AS examinations) and this forms a detailed case study looking at planning, data collection, analysis and evaluation of their data, which the examination tests by two essays. Additionally students are examined on a range of fieldwork methods and analysis techniques (eg. GIS technology).




A number of guest speakers and lectures are arranged and suggested through the course for students to develop wider knowledge.




The course is demanding, requiring literacy skills for essay work, analytical skills for researching case studies and mathematical skills for statistical analysis of data. Commitment is vital for success and f ieldwork is an essential component of the course.




To aid students’ achievement and progression Coleg Cambria is committed to providing opportunities to develop and accredit the Key Skills. The following Key Skills are delivered as part of this A level course: AS IOLP level 3. A2: Communication level 3.



How you will gain the qualification

Internal assessments will focus on the use of past examination questions for realistic and accurate assessment. External examinations are held in May (for AS) and June (for A2). There is no coursework element but these skills are assessed via the A2 F764 module written examination.




Weighting of each module within the qualification:




AS modules:


F761 90 minute written examination: 50% of AS grade 25% of A2 grade


F762 90 minute written examination: 50% of AS grade 25% of A2 grade




A2 modules:


F763 150 minute written examination: 30% of A2 grade


F764 90 minute written examination (with a focus on fieldwork): 20% of A2 grade.




There will be internal mock examinations to provide realistic examination practice.


What qualifications you need

College entry requirements:


Students wishing to study AS/A levels at Coleg Cambria require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade C or better including GCSE English Language.




Subject Entry Requirements:


Students wishing to join AS Level Geography should also have GCSE Geography with at least a Grade C in the subject; other associated subjects such as Humanities or Environmental Science can be acceptable alternatives and if you have not studied GCSE Geography as a separate subject, it may be that you could join our course but please discuss both of these with the subject tutors before enrolling. In addition, students should have GCSE Mathematics at grade C or better as AS/A2 Level Geography involves using a range of basic statistical techniques. A minimum GCSE English grade C is also essential as essay and report-writing is an important part of the course. As Geography is also a science a grade C in GCSE Science is preferred.




For progression from AS to A2 a grade E is required in the AS Level qualification and students should have undertaken the programme of field visits during the summer term after the AS examinations.




It is expected that students start the course with the intention of carrying on into A2.




Geography can be usefully combined with almost any other area of AS/A level study; and it also combines well with some non-GCE courses, although you should check that a chosen combination doesn’t reduce chances of entry to a preferred degree course or career area.


Where to next

A Level Geography is accepted as a recognized academic qualification for entrance to all Higher Education institutions. Employers highly value candidates with Geography qualifications, owing to the versatile range of skills they bring.




Our past students have gone on to work in a wide range of related careers such as Environmental sampling and monitoring, Town and Country Planning, Local Government Officer, Social Worker, Civil Servant, Personnel Manager, Teacher, Police Officer.

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