A-Level Geography Online
Course Description
Our specifications offer an issues-based approach to studying geography, enabling students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalization, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. Geography encompasses a wide range of topics and skills and allows us to understand basic physical systems that affect everyday life.It also allows students to learn about the concept of place and the physical and cultural characteristics of those places in order to function more effectively in our increasingly globalized and interdependent world.
This Course at a Glance
- Official A-level subject awarded by Edexcel
- Level 3 qualification
- Open to International and Home student
- 56 UCAS tariff points
- Achieve a qualification recognized by universities worldwide
Assessment
Examination based. Assessment will take place either at a British Council office or an approved Edexcel Centre in your home country. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography consists of three externally- examined papers and one non-examination assessment component.
| A-level | Examination | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes | 30% of the qualification |
| Paper 2 | Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes | 30% of the qualification |
| Paper 3 | Written examination: 2 hours and 15 minutes | 20% of the qualification |
| Non-examination assessment: Independent Investigation | Non-examined assessment | 20% of the qualification |
Course Duration
A-level Geography is a two-year program. During the two years of studies, students will have access to live online classes as well as they will have academic mentor support and, one to one subject support.
Course Outcome
Upon completion of the A-level in geography, students will achieve an Edexcel qualification ( providing that all exams have been completed and passed). The final certificate will allow students to apply to their chosen university. Students completing A-Levels in Geography will progress into undergraduate geography degrees.
Entry requirements
- Students whose English is not their first language, are required to either sit an internal English assessment or provide an English certificate at a min level B2 in all components.
FAQs
What is included in the cost of the course?
- Access to learning materials
- Live online classes
- One to one subject support
- Weekly academic mentoring support
- Examination fee
- University application support and guidance
How many hours a week are students expected to study?
Students are required to undertake 5 hours of self-study per subject. In addition, students will also be required to attend 2 hours of live lessons per subjects.
How does Oxford Online School work?
Oxford Online School is a fully recognized online school for the delivery of GCSE/IGCSE, A level, and International A-Level courses and examinations. It is also a co-educational school offering a blended full-time syllabus to students from all over the world including home students.
What subjects are currently available at Oxford Online School?
Currently, we are offering: Economics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics and Further Mathematics and Spanish A-level, Psychology, History, Business, Turkish Language, Russian Language, Geography, EPQ.