Pearson EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography

UPDATED 20151006 11:35:40

Unit 3 - Contested Planet: Energy Security (Causes, Impacts, Responses, Key Players and Trends), Water Conflict (Causes, Impacts, Responses, Key Players and Trends), Biodiversity Under Threat (Causes, Impacts, Responses, Key Players and Trends), Superpowers (Causes, Impacts, Responses, Key Players and Trends), Bridging the Development Gap (Causes, Impacts, Responses, Key Players and Trends), Technological Fix (Causes, Impacts, Responses, Key Players and Trends) Unit 4 - Geographical Research: Tectonic Activity and Hazards (Tectonic Hazards and Causes, Tectonic Hazards and Physical Impacts, Tectonic Hazards and Human Impacts, Tectonic Hazards and Responses) Geography has been defined amongst the key 'facilitating' or 'hard' subjects in a guide by the Russell Group (20 leading UK universities). Additionally Geography has been identified as one of 10 recession-proof subjects (The Telegraph). Geography provides an excellent base to study the following degrees: Geography (Human/Physical), Environmental Geography, Marine Geography, Geology, Oceanography, Leisure and Tourism, Earth Science, Archaeology, International Relations, Politics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Economics, Biodiversity, Biology, Marine Biology. Geography enables a wide range of career opportunities; however it is particularly helpful and necessary for the following fields: Environment/Conservation/Sustainability, Geology, Weather, Climate Change, Renewable Technology, Forestry, Development, Urban Planning, Transport, Tourism, Economics as well as a wealth of other careers that value the sorts of research and analytical skills gained from Geography.

Course information

Name: Pearson EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography Qualification title: GCE A Level in Geography Qualification type: Assessment The A2 specification is assessed through two exams during June. Both of these exams include responding to a pre-release. Unit 3: A 2 hours 30 minute written exam worth 30% of the A Level. Section A contains, Section B contains 3 essay questions based on a pre-release. Unit 4: A 1 hour 30 minute written exam worth 20% of the A Level, featuring one essay question based on a pre-release and research. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20151006 11:35:40 Updated 20151006 11:35:40

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Desborough College
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info@desborough-college.net
01628 634 505
http://www.desborough.org.uk/

Address

Shoppenhangers Road Town: Maidenhead

Learning aims

Title: GCE A Level in Geography Qualification: GCE A Level in Geography Classification: Social Sciences

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