Enrolment Fee £395
The A Level Geography Online course with Learn Now follows the CIE (9696) specification and is equivalent to the qualification you would achieve if attending mainstream college. Once completed, you will obtain UCAS points which will support progression to university in degrees such as geography, geology, climate science and planning.
This course would suit adult learners returning to education, students resitting exams or studying alongside other commitments, and learners looking to be accepted into University.
Please note that the Cambridge specification is 100% exam based which is why we offer this course to learners. You won’t need to worry about the extra costs for fieldwork when booking exams (also referred to as a non-examined assessment NEA).
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The syllabus is wide-ranging and comprises a variety of options. For example, learners can study topics such as hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, atmosphere and weather, rocks and weathering, population change and settlement dynamics. The syllabus considers a range of environments, from tropical to arid, and learners can also study subjects such as environmental management, global interdependence and economic transition.
This course is designed to build naturally on GCSE understanding with minimal duplication of content and develop skills involving fieldwork.
The Full A Level Geography course has four modules you will need to cover which are split into IAS and IA2. The IAS Level has two modules and all of these are listed below.
Natural processes are happening all the time. They shape Earth’s physical environment and influence landscapes, ecosystems and human activity. Core physical geography helps us understand how the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere interact. Studying these processes helps professionals explain patterns, predict environmental change and assess the impact of natural hazards.
Human Geography focuses on people and their activities on Earth. It explores where they live, how they use space and how cultures and economies develop over time.
Using the knowledge you have gained from AS Level, you will consider the physical factors and processes that produce the diverse features of these global environments and the consequences of these impacts.
Candidates must study two options from:
This topic focuses mainly on humid tropical (rainforest) and seasonally humid tropical (savanna) environments. You will consider how they function as natural systems under increasing human pressure.
Coasts are constantly changing due to factors such as waves, geology, climate and human activity. This section explores the physical processes that shape coastlines over time. A bonus section in this topic is the exploration of coral reefs along with the threats to them. Finally, you will consider the physical and human challenges to the coastal environment.
This topic looks into tectonic hazards, tropical cyclones and wildfires. These natural hazards are dangerous when they interact with vulnerable human populations. Finally, you will look into management strategies and evaluate the success of them.
This topic includes hot arid deserts and hot semi-arid regions. You will study regions with low and unreliable rainfall and how this creates extreme climatic conditions and distinctive landscapes. You will also look at how plant species exhibit adaptations to these environments producing less transpiration, resulting in low biomass productivity and nutrient cycling. Finally, you will consider the increasing pressure of population growth and climate change.
These topics will build on the AS Level content as you will consider the various factors (physical, environmental, social, economic, political, historical) influencing these global themes and how the effects of global themes may vary between countries.
Candidates must study two options from:
This topic will consider future climate projections based on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigation effects. Indicators are precipitation patterns, sea-level rise and greater frequency of extreme weather events. You will look into the impacts on different environments such as cold environments like the Artic and marine environments. Socio-economic impacts will also be covered along with how they are unevenly distributed. Finally, you will look at ways to mitigate climate change and adapt.
This unit will consider energy supplies including renewable and non-renewable sources. You will look at the challenges of transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable energy along with its social acceptance and economic cost. Pollution will also be covered and the damage it causes due to human activities such as mining, agriculture and large-scale projects. As well as exploring rural pollution, you will cover pollution within urban areas such as high population density, transport networks and waste.
This unit explores flows and patterns of visible trade between importing countries and exporting countries. You will learn the role and impact of inter-governmental organisations (IGOs) on global trade flows. You will also cover patterns and trends in international tourism.
For this unit, you will cover the geography of disease. This will involve disease outbreak, epidemic, pandemic and endemic. You will also gain an understanding of pathogenic diseases, their spread and impacts. Finally, you will cover monitoring the disease and responded to disease outbreaks.
The skills you gain will allow you to go into Industries as diverse as advertising, environmental management, law or social services. If you specialise in geography at higher education (or use your Geography A Level as a stepping stone to study geology at university) you could find yourself doing things like charting oil wells or exploring rock formations throughout the world.
If you are looking to progress onto University, students in the past have taken subjects in the following areas:
•Human and Social Geography •Business Studies •History •Psychology •Economics •Sport and Exercise •Physical and Terrestrial Geographical
•Environmental Sciences
There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course. This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.
Our enrolment fee includes:
The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at a CIE approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
A Level Exams
There are four exams for the full A Level qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:
AS Level Exams
There are two exams for the AS Level qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:
For Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography, learners can:
take Papers 1 and 2 only (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification) or
follow a staged assessment route by taking Papers 1 and 2 (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification) in one series, then Papers 3 and 4 (for the Cambridge International A Level qualification) in a later series or
take Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the same examination series, leading to the full Cambridge International A Level.
On successful completion of all your exams for the A Level Geography Online Course, you will be awarded one of the following qualifications:
International A Level in Geography with CIE | International AS Level in Geography with CIE
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A Level Geography will involve some extended mark questions where you will need to understand some science concepts along with reading data, graphs and maps. If you don’t mind some essay style questions and are happy to learn from case studies, then this course is doable for most abilities.
You will not be required to purchase any books with this course. We automatically include logins to our online e-Library which includes access to following eBook(s):
Cambridge International A Level Geography – Nagle Garret (Hodder Education)
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Cambridge International A Geography can be taken outside the UK as well as within the UK. Cambridge provide global recognition for their A Level qualifications and are recognised by universities.
At the end of this course you will receive an Internationally recognised qualification which will allow you to apply a university situated anywhere in the world.
AS and A levels are standalone qualifications, however the Full A Level carries more UCAS points than the AS Level. It also requires more study hours as follows:
AS Level = 180 hours
A Level = 360 hours
You will see the difference in the content above under ‘syllabus’ but you can also refer to our article on ‘what is as level’ for more information.
You will receive access and support for two years, however you can complete it much sooner if you want to. Exams for this subject fall in May/June and October/November each year and therefore you are able to choose which exam sitting you want to apply for. We have more information on exam timetables here.
