1. Geography illuminates the past, explains the present and prepares us for the future. What could be more important than that?
Michael Palin

2. Welcome to Geography A Level
By the end of this course you will:
Learn a combination of Physical and Human Geography content
Develop an interest in current affairs
Enjoy a subject that is relevant to your own lives and experiences
Get the opportunity to work outdoors as well as in the classroom
Have a qualification that is well regarded by employer and universities
Challenge perceptions and stimulate their investigative and analytical skills.

3. Geography A Level: Course content Contemporary Urban Environments
You will study...
Over the two years
Contemporary Urban Environments
Glacial systems and landscapes
Changing places
Hazards
Global systems and governance
Water and carbon cycles
Plus your geographical investigation on your chosen study area

4. Geography A Level: Assessment Exam board: Assessment: Percentage:
Detail:
Examination
80%
2 exams sat at the end of Year 13.
Paper 1: 2hr 30 mins (40%)
Paper 2: 2 hr 30 mins (40%)
Coursework
20%
3000 – 4000 word independent geographical investigation to be completed over the 2 years
Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

5. Geography A Level Requirements Which skills are needed?
Course requirements
General College entry requirements
B grade on the Higher paper at GCSE in geography
A passion for the subject, an enjoyment of learning about our natural world and the role we play on it
Which skills are needed?
The ability to connect topics together – to be synoptic
Data analysis skills
Extended writing skills
A confidence with maths, specifically the statistical analysis of data
A willingness to explore the connections between topics
The independence and confidence to undertake field work

6. Geography A Level Further information 2015/6 Course Performance
89% of last years 28 A2 pupils – A* - C
38 pupils in current Y13
Course enrichment:
Fieldwork opportunities
All students must complete a minimum of 10 days of field work
2015/6 Example student destination(s)
Geography – Birmingham University
Geography – Southampton University
International Relations – Brighton University
Town Planning – Newcastle University
Department contact details
Mr Ben Nelson

7. Geography A Level
Geography is highly valued by universities as an A Level choice. The Russell Group Universities names geography as one of the eight facilitating subjects. This is a subject most likely to be required or preferred for entry to degree courses and choosing facilitating subjects will keep more options open to you at university.
We are one of the largest and most successful courses at Toot Hill College
Geography links very well with other courses, it has a transferable set of skills that can assist pupils in all their areas of study

8. There has never been a more important time to study geography.
With growing importance in issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion, geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study.
Geographers are also highly employable. Whatever your passion for the world - fascination with landscapes or concerns about inequality - geography will provide you with knowledge and transferable skills that will reward you personally and advance you professionally.