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Geography A' Level (Full AS + A2) Fast Track Course


UK Learning College

Summary

Price
£518.75 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
1 year · Self-paced
Qualification
Geography A' Level (Full AS + A2) Fast Track
Awarded by AQA
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain an A Geography (Full AS + A2) Course. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A Level Geography is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A Level Geography exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning A Level Geography course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

Our Fast Track A Level courses are 1 year courses with which you will receive priority tutor support throughout the duration. Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate awarded by a national awarding body such as Edexcel, AQA and OCR. We also offer UCAS points with these courses which will vary depending on the grade you receive.

An Advanced Level in Geography is a perfect qualification for those wishing to acquire knowledge and understanding of the subject to enable them to study at a higher level at university. It also provides a progression route for further training whilst in employment.
 
This specification is designed to:

  • build naturally on GCSE knowledge, with minimal repetition of content
  • develop fieldwork skills
  • increase choice of topics, e.g. between fieldwork investigation or issue evaluation papers
  • stimulate the study of geographical issues and impacts
  • develop a specialist interest within geography
  • provide a seamless progression to higher education and employment 

Description

How is the course structured?

The A Level Geography (Full AS + A2) course is divided in to four comprehensive units

AS Level

Unit 1 Physical and Human Geography

The study of core geographical concepts along with contrasting themes of contemporary or environmental impact, management and sustainability.

Unit 2 Geographical Skills

A geographical skills paper based on the content of Unit 1.

Skills include: investigative, cartographic, graphical, ICT and statistical skills.

A2 Level

Unit 3 Contemporary Geographical Issues

An issues-based approach to contemporary geographical themes.

Unit 4A Geography Field Work Investigation

This unit gives candidates the opportunity to extend an area of the subject content into a more detailed fieldwork study.

Candidates analyse and evaluate their fieldwork in response to the questions set. In addition, candidates will be assessed on fieldwork skills.

 or: Unit 4B Geographical Issue Evaluation

This unit gives candidates the opportunity to use their skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

An advance information booklet is pre-released 2 months prior to the exam to facilitate candidates' research into an area which extends from the specification content.

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your A Level in Geography. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact a Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material in the Student Support Portal. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs.

Course Assessments

AS/A2 - A level in Geography. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Format of Examination

Unit 1 – Physical and Human Geography

  • 70 % of AS, 35% of A Level
  • 2 hour written examination
  • 120 marks
  • Structured short and extended questions

Unit 2 – Geographical Skills

  • 30% of AS, 15% of A Level
  • 1 hour written examination
  • 50 marks
  • Structured skills and generic fieldwork questions

Unit 3 – Contemporary Geographical Issues

  • 30% of A Level
  • 2 hour 30 minutes written examination
  • 90 marks
  • Structured short and extended questions, plus an essay

Unit 4: either
GEO4A: Geography Fieldwork Investigation – structured short and extended questions based on fieldwork investigation and fieldwork skills

GEO4B: Geographical Issue Evaluation – structured short and extended questions based on an Advanced Information Booklet

  • 1 hour 30 minute written examination
  • 20% of A Level
  • 60 marks

 What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Geography home study course and earn your A Level:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

  • Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
  • Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
  • NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
  • Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
  • Guide to Effective Study Techniques
  • How to approach exams without fear

3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body AQA
4. 12 month's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

Requirements

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Geography and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

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