Why study A level geography?
Geography will allow you to understand and interpret our changing world, considering complexities of interactions between communities, and the role we have as global citizens. You will study elements of physical geography such as water cycles, coastal systems and hazards to the environment, together with human geography covering global systems and governance, population and the environment, and changing places.
Exciting practical investigations are a crucial and interesting part of the course, with the qualification leading on to a wide range of careers and further study that could be in conservation, politics, teaching, transport and logistics.
Course type
A level
Examination board
AQA
Entry requirements
Grade 5 in geography
How will A level geography be delivered?
| Area | Topics covered |
| Physical geography | Water and carbon cycles / coastal systems and landscapes / hazards (meaning, causes, and impacts) |
| Human geography | Global systems and global governance / changing places / population and the environment |
| Geographical investigations | Fieldwork to investigate and collect data on a geographical issue related to any part of the course |
Assessment
• Examinations
• Coursework
• Written assessments
Future pathways and careers
• Journalism
• Conservation
• Transport and logistics
• Business management
• Teaching
• Politics
