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A Level Environmental Science - AQA
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Study method
Distance learning
Duration
360 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
A-level Environmental Science
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Certificates
  • A Level Certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Paper 1 (included in price)
  • Paper 2 (included in price)
  • Fieldwork (included in price)
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Overview

  • Gain an official A Level Environmental Science qualification from AQA.
  • Achieve up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university.
  • Nationally recognised accredited A Level qualification that is the same course offered in schools and colleges.
  • No waiting around for term to start, you can enrol today and start studying as soon as you are ready.
  • Study this online A Level from home at your own pace.
  • Benefit from the full support of your personal tutor via email.
  • Includes pre-recorded webinars featuring step-by-step exam question breakdowns across a range of topics.
  • Choose to include exams and fieldwork and save up to £770*

Do you want to learn more about the science that affects the environment? This Environmental Science A Level course will teach you more about the conditions for life on earth, the sustainability of energy resources and agriculture, strategies to control pollutants, and biogeochemical cycles. You will also have the opportunity to complete fieldwork based on a range of habitats in Lincolnshire to further develop your understanding.

Depending on the degree and career you aspire to, the A Levels we recommend studying alongside this course are A Level Geography, A Level Chemistry, and A Level Biology.

A Level Environmental Science via distance learning
This A Level Environmental Science course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Qualification

A-level Environmental Science

Awarded by AQA Education
Regulated by Ofqual
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Assessment details

Paper 1

Included in course price

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: three hours
  • Weighting: 50% of A Level
  • Total marks: 120
  • Assessed: any content from sections two, three, four, and seven
  • Assessment format: a combination of multiple-choice, short answer, and extended writing questions

Paper 2

Included in course price

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: three hours
  • Weighting: 50% of A Level
  • Total marks: 120
  • Assessed: any content from sections one, five, six and seven
  • Assessment format: a combination of multiple-choice, short answer, and extended writing questions

Fieldwork

Included in course price

Scientific research is a fundamental part of Environmental Science therefore students must undertake fieldwork which meets the minimum requirement of 4 days. Students will carry out an independent investigation in clear environmental contexts which involves application of scientific methodologies and sampling techniques.

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Course content
Specification: AQA 7447

Section 1 - The living environment

  • Conditions for life on earth
  • Conservation of biodiversity
  • Life processes in the biosphere and conservation planning
  • Opportunities for skills development and independent thinking

Section 2 - The physical environment

  • The hydrosphere
  • Mineral resources
  • Biogeochemical cycles

Section 3 - Energy resources

  • The importance of energy supplies in the development of society
  • The impact of the features of energy resources
  • The sustainability of current energy resource exploitation
  • Strategies to secure future energy supplies
  • New energy conservation technologies

Section 4 - Pollution

  • The properties of pollutants
  • Strategies to control pollutants
  • Ionising radiation
  • Noise
  • Solid wastes
  • Heavy metals
  • Acid mine drainage
  • Nutrient pollution
  • Pesticides

Section 5 - Biological resources

  • Agriculture
  • Agroecosystems
  • Sustainability of agriculture
  • Aquatic food production systems
  • Forest resources

Section 6 - Sustainability

  • Dynamic equilibria
  • Energy
  • Material cycles
  • The circular economy


Section 7 - Research methods

  • Scientific methodologies
  • Sampling techniques
  • Specialist techniques
  • Fieldwork and laboratory activities
  • Standard environmental techniques

Who is this course for?

Our A Level courses are tailored for people who need to fit learning around their existing commitments. Specifically designed to be studied from home, we have made it easy to study around your busy schedule.

We have students of all ages studying A Levels with us, with students in their teens right through to their nineties! We believe education should be accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of their age.

Requirements

We recommend that you have a grade 4/C in GCSE Science, however this is not essential.

Career path

Beyond university, potential future careers for A Level Environmental Science students include in-demand careers such as:

  • Environmental specialists
  • Landfill engineers
  • Nuclear waste management
  • Hydrogeologists
  • Geologist

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