A Level Geography

Description

Study this A Level Geography course entirely online to achieve this credible qualification or to gain access into University. A Level Geography is essential to enter most professions including Education, Commerce, Industry, Transport, Tourism, Environmental and public sector to name a few. Broaden your knowledge around the two strands Physical Geography and Human Geography. You will learn about the relationship between humans, the earth and explore sustainability. A-level Geography will teach you critical research, analysis and data presentation skills. It is a well respected qualification and will show employers and educators that you have advanced skills and qualifications to build upon.

Upskill Online UK offers you a support and accountability coach in addition to your course tutor along with a highway to success plan for you to follow giving you excellent value for money.

A Level Geography is internationally recognised in other countries as well as the UK. You can use this qualification towards University entry.

• Accredited qualification awarded by CAIE.
• Progress in your academic journey to University with up to 56 UCAS points
• Can be fast tracked to complete in one year
• You can include exams at your nearest centre
• Full support around your course and guidance for your future plans

Course Units

• Unit 1 – Physical Geography: Hydrology, Fluvial Geomorphology
• Unit 2 – Physical Geography: Atmosphere and Weather
• Unit 3 – Physical Geography: Rocks and Weathering
• Unit 4 – Human Geography: Population
• Unit 5 – Human Geography: Migration and Settlement Dynamics
• Unit 6 – Physical Geography: Tropical Environments
• Unit 7 – Physical Geography: Hazardous Environments
• Unit 8 – Human Geography: Production, Location and Change
• Unit 9 – Human Geography: Global Interdependence
• Unit 10 – Preparing for the Exam: Physical Geography Paper 1 and 3
• Unit 11 – Preparing for the Exam: Human Geography Paper 2 and 4

Syllabus: (9696) Click here for full course content

Awarding Body

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) programmes and qualifications set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts, rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research.

CAIE are the worlds leading educational awarding organisation specialising in GCSE, A Levels and Vocational courses and upskilling learners around the world. They are part of the Cambridge University Press and Assessment.

Our partners are a UCAS registered centre, meaning you can use this course to gain direct entry to all universities as you will also achieve up to 56 UCAS points.

Course Assessment

You will be required to sit four paper based written exams. Each paper makes up a percentage of your overall A Level Geography qualification as set out below:

• Written Exams
  • Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes – 25% of A-level – 60 marks
  • Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes – 25% of A-level – 60 marks
  • Paper 3: 1 hour 30 minutes – 25% of A-level – 60 marks
  • Paper 4: 1 hour 30 minutes – 25% of A-level – 60 marks

We can offer you a guaranteed exam space at one of our exam centres it the UK when you choose to study this A Level Geography course with us at Upskill Online UK. Alternatively, you may choose to organise and book your own exams.

During the course, you will be required to complete learning activities, tests or assignments to show your knowledge and understanding of the units you have just learned. They do not count towards your overall A Level Geography qualification. They are marked by your course tutor and feedback will be provided with each completed unit.

Exams

Upskill Online UK have a national network of UK GCSE, A Levels and Functional Skills exam centres and provide our students with guaranteed exam spaces offered at a discounted rate exclusive to our learners only. We can also book late entries and re-takes. Exams for A Level Geography are £368 with Upskill Online UK. Please select ‘Yes’ on enrolment form when asked, if you want to book your exams with us. There is no field trip or coursework required for this course.

Course Outcome

When you have completed this course, you will achieve a CAIE Geography A Level qualification and gain up to 56 UCAS points. Specification (9696).

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. We do advise that you have achieved a GCSE in Geography or an equivalent qualification before enrolling on this course. This A Level Geography course is at difficulty level 3 – equivalent to a BTEC or a 60 credit qualification. This course is suitable for learners of all ages.

Duration

8 – 24 months

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

300 hours

What Next?

After you’ve completed this A Level Geography course, you could progress onto a level 4 course, apply to University or apply for jobs in a variety of settings or sectors including:

• Journalism
• Ecologist
• Environmental Scientist
• Teaching or Lecturer
• Industry
• Tourism

Support

The A Level Geography course is popular with home school pupils. You will receive qualified Tutor support, as well as your very own Upskill Online UK personal mentor and accountability coach, to help keep you motivated and on track with accountability sessions. We will also help you to plan the next steps in your personal, academic or professional journey and provide your very own roadmap to success. You get the complete package all in one place with us here at Upskill Online UK, where learning is earning for life.

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