Who is the course for?

This is a great choice for anyone interested in people and places. The qualification combines well with other subjects and is well recognised as a preparation for study at higher education. Students are expected to have a good range of GCSEs along with a geography or humanities qualification and a good level of English. The ability to ''think like a geographer'' is promoted throughout the course where students will learn to develop and apply their critical thinking skills.

Content outline

AS level Unit 1 Core physical: Rivers and flood management. Physical option: Coastal environments.

Core human: Global population change Human option: Energy issues. Unit 2 Geographical Skills. A combination of map, graph, statistical and ICT skills along with a fieldwork question.

A2 level Unit 3 Contemporary geographical issues. Study of the four following topics: Plate tectonics and associated hazards; Ecosystems change and challenge; World cities; Contemporary conflicts and challenges. Unit 4B Geographical issue evaluation. Pre-release information booklet of a topic selected from the specification which is used to prepare for questioning on in examination.