Free Level 3 A Level Geography Course in Bath. Classes run at Oldfield School Sixth Form. The course covers both physical and human geography, exploring the processes that shape environments and how human activity affects them. You'll use maps, GIS skills, and data analysis alongside discussion and extended research. The course runs full-time over two years. A grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography is preferred; if you didn't study Geography at GCSE, a grade 6 in both English and Maths is required.
Who this course is for
A Level geography covers both the physical and human environments and the complex
interaction of processes that shape our world. It will also show how human intervention
affects the environment and how people adapt and mitigate the effects of processes on
their environment. There is plenty of room for discussion and extended research which will
help you become an independent thinker and learner.
You will learn in a wide variety of ways such as by using maps, GIS skills, data analysis,
photos, videos, podcasts, as well as attending lectures and study days. You will be encouraged to frame your own
questions using higher level thinking skills and showing your grasp of complex issues through report and essay
writing.
Entry requirements
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography is preferred, but the course is also open to students who did not study Geography in years 10 and 11 in which case a minimum grade 6 in English and Mathematics is required.
What you will learn
You'll study physical geography, including natural processes that shape landscapes and environments.
You'll study human geography, including how people interact with and change their environment.
You'll analyse how human intervention affects natural systems and how communities adapt and respond.
You'll develop GIS (Geographic Information Systems) skills and map reading.
You'll interpret and analyse geographical data from a range of sources.
You'll carry out extended independent research and build skills in critical thinking.
You'll examine real-world case studies linking physical and human geography.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching, map work, GIS skills, data analysis, and discussion. The A Level is assessed through written examinations at the end of the two-year course. There is also a non-examined assessment component: an independent investigation based on fieldwork you carry out during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldfield School Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Urban planner: shapes how towns and cities develop
Environmental consultant: advises on land use and sustainability
GIS analyst: maps and interprets spatial data
Climate change analyst: researches and models environmental change
Cartographer: produces maps and geographic visualisations
International development officer: works on global humanitarian projects
Transport planner: designs and improves transport networks
What you could study next
Undergraduate degree in Geography: the most direct next step, covering physical, human, or environmental geography in depth.
Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or Urban Planning: related disciplines that build on A Level Geography content.
Degree Apprenticeship in Town Planning or Surveying: combines degree-level study with paid work in a relevant sector.
Foundation Year in Geography or Earth Sciences: an option if you want additional preparation before a full undergraduate degree.
