SPECIFICATION AQA A2/AS Level CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT The A level specification has three units: Component 1: Physical Geography Topic list - Water and Carbon Cycles - Coastal Systems and Landscapes - Hazards Worth 40% of the A level and will be assessed by a 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper Component 2: Human Geography Topic list - Global Systems and Global Governance - Changing Places - Population and the Environment Worth 40% of the A level and will be assessed by a 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper. Component 3: Geographical Investigation Non-examined assessment Worth 20% of the A level Students complete an individual investigation of 3000-4000 words, which must include data collected in the field, based on a question or issue defined and developed by the students relating to any part of the specification content. METHODS OF STUDY A variety of learning styles are involved including group work assignments and independent research projects. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE Students will take part in four days of fieldwork for the A level course. This is likely to include a rivers study as well as an urban environments investigation. There is also the opportunity for a visit to Iceland to explore an environment rich in tectonic activity. Students will also be able to take advantage of regular enrichment opportunities aimed at boosting their geographical knowledge in preparation for the final exams; This includes guest speakers, visits to external lectures and courses runs by examiners to prepare students for their terminal exams. The department is a member of the Geographical Association which means we have access to contemporary resources and a range of enrichment opportunities.
Name: AS LEVEL GEOGRAPHY Qualification title: AS LEVEL GEOGRAPHY Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Exam. Awarding - Created 20150930 17:17:26 Updated 20161104 14:20:24
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