Geography

AS / A Level (AQA)
Duration: AS & A2 - 1 year each - Full Time
Venue: Park Lane Campus view map »
Course Code: 13826

What and how do you learn?

‘AS’ Level includes 2 modules:

Physical and Human Geography:

  • rivers, population, resources, health issues and social changes
  • coastal environments
  • population change in the UK and the wider world.

Geographical skills

A2 modules include contemporary geographical issues and tasks including:

  • climate, plate tectonics, hazards, urban and social change
  • a decision making exercise

You learn through:

  • class lectures, discussions
  • reading around the topics
  • fieldwork exercises locally and further afield
  • practical exercises, essay practice and end of module tests
  • investigative work involving evidence from both primary and secondary sources.

There will be field trips locally and there may be the opportunity for a residential in Year 2.

Assessment

You are assessed by two assessment units, taken in January and/or June.

Qualifications required to start

You must have GCSE English language grade C (higher-tier) and GCSE Maths grade C or above and GCSE Geography, grade C is advised but students without this will be considered, provided they have other GCSE passes in supporting subjects. Full details of our entry requirements can be found here

After the course

This programme could lead to careers in: Business Studies, Teaching Geography (Primary / Secondary), Oceanography, Climatology, Environmental Science, Vocational Studies e.g. Law, Accounting, Civil Service/Government Departments, Geological Sciences.

How to apply/enrol

Please download, print, complete and return the FE application form below:
further education application form (PDF).

Please note that you must return your application form to the campus you wish to study at. Therefore if your course is offered at multiple sites, please take care to post it to the one you wish to attend as failure to do so may delay your application.

If you are experiencing problems or do not have a printer please contact us to request a copy by post. Please also visit our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to queries you may have.

Contact

0845 045 7275 / parklanecampus@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

More details

Start Date: September 2010

Last updated: 26-07-2010 |