Geography
Geography
WJEC A-level Geography
Geography A-Level encourages you to apply geographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around us. In turn this will enable you to develop a critical understanding of the world’s people, places and environments in the 21st Century.
Is this course right for me?
During this course you will develop both knowledge and understanding of contemporary geographical concepts together with transferable skills that will enable you to progress to higher education and a range of employment opportunities.
What are the entry requirements?
- Five GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics
- Geography grade B and English Language/Literature/First Language Welsh grade B and Maths/Numeracy grade B
- Please check the AS Level Options Grid to see if this subject fits into your chosen programme
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
The focus is to develop an enthusiasm for and competence in geography by using contemporary real-world contexts, from a range of specified spatial scales, and through engagement with, and practical application of, geographical skills and techniques in the field. This specification draws on both physical and human geography, explores people-environment interactions and encourages the development of field work at the local level to enable you to pose enquiry questions.
Units to be studied include:
- Changing landscapes – the physical processes involved with coastal landscapes as well as human factors, including fieldwork
- Changing places – places and their dynamic characteristics on local, national and global scales, including fieldwork
- Global systems and global governance – includes the water and carbon cycles, challenges of human migration and governance of the earth’s oceans
- Contemporary themes in geography – optional themes which include ecosystems, economic growth and challenge, energy changes and dilemmas and weather and climate
- Independent investigation – builds on work covered in the specification which involves fieldwork
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
If you are studying a construction/trade course (brickwork, carpentry, electrical or plumbing):
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
- A one year GCSE START upskilling course
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Written examination
- Completion of a final major project
What can I do next?
This course can lead to a diverse range of career opportunities in a varied range of businesses including: Cartographer, Commercial/residential surveyor, Environmental consultant, Geographical information systems officer, Planning and development surveyor, Secondary school teacher, Town planner, Astronomer, International aid/development worker, Landscape architect, Logistics and distribution manager, Market researcher, Nature conservation officer, Political risk analyst, Sustainability consultant, Tourism officer, Transport planner.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2024/25
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Additional information
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
