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Submitted by csouthworth on 11 January 2012 - 1.45am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

A Level - AQA

AS and A2

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

This A level is all about the world today, both in scientific and human terms. It will give you an understanding of some of the key environmental challenges faced by mankind today - such as climate change, population rise and drought. Geography is a versatile subject. It combines especially well with maths, science or the arts. Studying geography provides skills that are extremely relevant and vluaed in today's marketplace - such as research and analysis, teamwork, and investigation skills.

Progression 

Geography opens up a wide and varied range of career options all over the world. They include advertising, environmental management, law, oil exploration, urban planning and transport management to name but a few.

Entry Requirements 

In general, five GCSEs (grade C or above) are required to undertake an A level programme at the College, and these should include at least grade C in English and maths.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

Exam 100%

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The first year focuses on rivers, floods and the management of flooding, and population change. A field trip will be undertaken to investigate these issues first-hand.

The second year covers plate tectonics and associated hazards, weather and climatic hazards, development and gloabilsation, and contemporary conflicts. There is further opportunity to undertake a fieldwork investigation of your choice.

Course Facts

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

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ASFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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