A Level Geography

Geography is a highly successful A-level subject at Aston Academy and will develop your independent learning skills and challenge your thinking. It is also a lot of fun! Geography will give you a greater understanding of people and their place and influence in the world. It will also provide you with wonderful opportunities to learn outside the classroom, participating in a range of field trip experiences.

What will I study? Year One • Water and carbon cycles • Global Systems and Governance • Coastal systems and landscapes

Year Two • Changing Places • Hazards •

Population and the environment

Examinations (80%) Geographical investigation (20%) - an individual investigation on a topic of your choice.

Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and either English Language or English Literature. You do not need to have studied GCSE Geography to study A Level Geography.

Geography is useful for a range of degree level subjects including: Law, Medicine, Town Planning, Architecture, Science subjects, History, Psychology, Sociology, Politics and many others. Students who take Geography progress to a broad range of careers including: Law, Medicine, Teaching, Public Service, Military, ICT and Journalism; to name just some.