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A-Level Geography

Head of Subject:

Mr T McCulloch

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Why could Geography A-Level be for you?
What is the value of Geography for higher education and for future employment?
What is the structure of Geography A-Level?

A-Level Geography at

ALICE SMITH

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Geography seeks to find answers to questions about the interrelated nature of the world.
It focuses on the issues that are impacting our planet and the people in it.
Applying the knowledge and understanding of Geographical concepts helps us to make sense of the world we live

What is

GEOGRAPHY?

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

Sir Michael Palin

Comedian, Actor, Writer, Explorer

Former President of the Royal Geographical Society

“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”

Sir David Attenborough

Broadcaster, Author, Environmentalist

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Every day, poverty kills 30,000 children in Africa alone.

Geography is increasingly important!

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Is Geography

POPULAR?

In the UK, Geography is a very popular ‘A’ Level with high uptake across the country. About 40,000 students study A Level Geography.

Highest post university employment rate of all subjects.

Works well with other subjects: a link between the Sciences and Humanities.

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Why is Geography so

POPULAR?

Understand other cultures and environments
Understanding of the complex interconnectedness between people, cultures and countries
Have transferable skills e.g. ICT; extended writing; data analysis/presentation
Understand how decisions are made concerning the use and management of the environment and resources
Knowledgeable about current events and global issues – sustainability, biodiversity, geo-politics
Good at researching and communicating ideas
Mindful of how the world might change in the future
Broad range of skills and competencies that transfer directly to other subjects and jobs

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Unemployment rate:�Computer Science 10.0%, Physics 8.3%, Maths 7.3%�Biology 6.3%, DT 7.2%, Chemistry 6.7%, Arts 6.9%, English 5.5%, Business Studies 6.1%, History 6.1%, Average unemployment 5.7%, Law 4.9%, Geography 4.8%� �(six months after graduation)

Great job

PROSPECTS

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People we know who studied Geography:

Teachers
International Development
Oil and Gas industry
Marine Biologists
Travel Writer
Recruitment
Journalist
Marketing and Advertising
Business Owners
City Stock Brokers
Management Consultants
Estate Agents
GIS Mapping
Sustainable energy

Where can geography lead

YOU

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The Geography

COURSE

The new A Level course is an issue based course from Pearson Edexcel.
This means that the topics that are studied relate to modern day problems and solutions
The new specification is updated for the 21^st Century, and builds on students prior learning.
Whole A-Level grade will come from exams and one piece of coursework.
High academic challenge, regular homework and independent study
5 hours per week

2 teachers (2 hour and 3 hour split)

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Geography

COURSEWORK

Students will complete at least 4 days of fieldwork study.

KLCC - Urban fieldwork
Dolphin Bay - Thailand

Students produce a 4000 – 5000 word independent investigation relating to a coastal and/or tourism issues.
High level academic university style research project.

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Geography Coursework trip to Dolphin Bay in

THAILAND

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Courageous Exploration

Sustainability and Geography Trip to South Korea in 2025 trips week. Where will we go in 2027?!?!

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How do we help our

GEOGRAPHERS?

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Any questions? Email Mr McCulloch at tmcculloch.ep@alice-smith.edu.my

What should I do

NEXT?

Consider the following three points:

(a) Do I enjoy studying Geography at the moment? Am I interested in it?

(b) Am I good at Geography?

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Choose

YOUR FUTURE

GEOGRAPHY