A Level Geography

Course code

MA021

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

Geography is an engaging and flexible course allowing you to study the relationships between human populations and their physical environments at a variety of levels from local to global.

You will consider your own role in relation to the key issues studied, as geography plays a huge part in all our everyday lives. Jobs may be found in all areas, from drilling for oil in the middle of the ocean, to conservation work in tropical ecosystems. Geographers help to find natural resources and research into alternative energy technologies. With qualifications in Geography, you can help change the future.

As part of your course you will have the opportunity to engage in practical fieldwork activities.

Landscape systems
Rebranding and placemaking
Earth’s life support systems
Carbon and water cycles
Disease dilemmas
Disease diffusion and eradication
Hazardous Earth
Earthquakes and volcanoes
Global migration
Globalisation and flows of ideas
Powers and borders
Sovereignty and territorial integrity
Geographical skills
Coursework (fieldwork skills)

Assessment will be 80% exams and 20% coursework - investigative geography

Career opportunities may include:

Geographer
Cartographer
Urban Planner
Park Ranger
Ecologist
Geomorphologist
Land Acquisition
Teacher
Climatologist
Meteorologist
Sustainability Consultant
Logistics and Distribution

Some trips may include additional costs.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For A-level Geography: Grade 9-5 English Language; Grade 9-4 Geography (if studied)

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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