Environmental Science (A Level)

Course Specification	AQA A Level Environmental Science
Subject Specific Entry Requirements	Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 6 in Maths + either Grades 6, 6, 5 in triple science (with 6 in Physics) or Grades 6, 6 in Combined Science
Costs Associated with this Course	Students are required to provide their own stationery (to include folder and scientific calculator) and are requested to purchase their own textbook (about £26.00), but this may be purchased back if in good condition at the end of the course.

Are you/do you…

Interested in the processes that support life on our planet?
Have a passion for the natural world and how the human race interacts with it?
Are interested in moving towards a more sustainable culture and life-style?
Have the potential dream of working with nature and/or the environment.
Interested in how human activity impacts all aspects of our planet?
Concerned for the future of planet Earth?

Then this course may be for you…..

How will you be assessed?

Two 3hour exams at the end of year 13 (A Level Qualification Only)

What will I study?

The Living Environment (Conditions for life, Biodiversity & Ecology)

The Physical Environment (Atmosphere, Hydrosphere & Geological Processes)
Energy Resources (Types and Uses)
Pollution (Types, Effects and Controls)
Biological Resources (Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry)
Sustainability (Feedback Cycles, Energy & Material Cycles)
Research methods (Sampling & Fieldwork)

How will this course support my future plans?

This is an ideal course for to support further study of Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology & Geography. It also supports potential employment in the renewable energy sector or agriculture, forestry and fishing industries. The course contains many transferable skills such as problem solving, data analysis techniques and evaluation of processes which are vital in many areas of study or employment.