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Geography AS/A2
Examination Board: AQA
Geography is a wide-ranging subject, which brings together the study of people and their
environment. It relates to the many social, economic and environmental problems of the
contemporary world and allows consideration of different perspectives. New insights are afforded by
topics as varied as glacial landforms, tobacco transnationals and the nature of climate patterns in the
United Kingdom.
Physical Geography tends to be a concrete factual subject whereas Human Geography gives scope for
discussion, argument and even disagreement! Out of the classroom, you will need to be prepared to
spend time reading and writing notes to build up your knowledge as well as putting this knowledge to
the test by answering past examination questions.
Fieldwork is an integral part of Geography at AS or A2 level. Within the AS year fieldwork may
include an investigation of the Humber estuary, visit to the London Docklands and the site of the
2012 Olympics and GIS mapping following a natural hazard within the local area. The culmination of
the AS year is a unique fieldwork experience in Saas Grund, Switzerland. This opportunity provides a
satisfying culmination for one year AS students whilst paving the way forward for students
continuing to A2.
At AS or A2 Level, Geography combines particularly well with Sociology, History, Biology,
Information Communication Technology and Languages and it also complements Mathematics,
English, Home Economics and Physics. Geography is accepted at universities as a Science or an Arts
subject and will gain entry to almost any degree course. Former geographers have gone on to a variety
of degree courses including Geography at Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol and Durham, Land
Management, Business Studies, Philosophy, History, Medicine and Law.
Geographers are both literate and numerate. Geography A-level is an increasingly important
qualification for many careers such as Tourism, Conservation, Management, Journalism and
Marketing. You will develop skills that are of value both for further education courses and demanded
by many employers.
The basic guide to studying AS/A2 Level Geography
How?
The unfit can read books, magazines, newspapers, watch TV and videos, browse the Internet, sit on
the beach and watch the waves… The fit can walk and learn.
What?
Geography is all about humankind and their world.
Why?
Because the world is foreign, fascinating, amazing, unfamiliar, different, exotic and, on occasions,
even fun!
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