Geography

Course summary

Geography is the study of the complex interactions and processes on or near the Earth’s surface and Man’s response to them. The AQA A Level Geography course is a two year linear qualification which consists of three main areas of study: Physical geography, Human geography and Geography fieldwork investigation. Topics taught in the Lower Sixth will be examined at the end of that year in AS Level examinations, although these results will not count towards the final A Level qualification. A range of fieldwork is undertaken at A Level, when students receive instruction in data collection and presentation techniques, statistical analysis and the interpretation and evaluation of results. Fieldwork in the Sixth Form is completed during single day and residential field trips. The Department also regularly organises foreign field trips to destinations such as Iceland and the Swiss Alps.