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  A-Level Environmental Studies

  Understanding the planet we live on, and the holistic issues associated, is becoming not just a life skill but a major commercial focus. This course is ideal for those who want to embark in careers in ecology, conservation and marine biology.

  

  • Course Description

    A Level Environmental Studies

    Course code: HSAL05

    Delivery method: Paper based pack

    Course duration: 24 Months

    Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed

    Award achieved: AQA A Level Environmental Studies

    Awarding body: AQA

    Understanding the planet we live on, and the holistic issues associated, is becoming not just a life skill but a major commercial focus. This course is ideal for those who want to embark in careers in ecology, conservation and marine biology.

    Candidates with a broad interest in the subject who want to get a better idea of how the living and physical environment interact, will enjoy this course.

  • Environmental studies course overview

    A Level Environmental Studies covers key areas like the living environment, the physical environment, energy resources, biological resources, sustainability and environmental pollution. You will also gain an understanding of the scientific processes used to assess the subject and an appreciation for how this fits into the wider scientific context.

    Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered by AQA), you will have achieved an internationally recognised AQA A Level Environmental Studies.

    Skills gained

    • An understanding of how different cycles and event interrelate within the environment.
    • Learn how humans can impact the environment and how this stress can be minimised.
    • Develop a deep and well informed insight into the environment and related scientific process.
    • Preparation for a range of higher education courses, as well as being an environmentally aware citizen.

    Course outline

    This course is divided into 4 units:

    AS Level

    Unit 1: ENVS 1 The living environment

    Written examination: 1 hour

    Unit 2: ENVS 2 The physical environment

    Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

    A2 Level

    Unit 3: ENVS 3 Energy resources and environmental pollution

    Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Unit 4: ENVS 4 Biological resources and sustainability

    Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Course content

    Unit 1: The living environment

    Module 1: Biodiversity on planet earth

    Unit 2: The physical environment

    Module 1: Physical resources like gases, water and mineral nutrients

    Module 2: The exploitation and management of physical resources

    Module 3: Unsustainability

    Unit 3: Energy resources and environmental pollution

    Module 1: Future problems of energy supply

    Module 2: The study of energy resources

    Unit 4: Biological resources and sustainability

    Module 1: Population growth versus the demands placed on the planet and life support systems

    How Science Works

    How Science Works is an additional subject studied in A Level Environmental Studies. It is a set of concepts that will help you understand how scientists investigate scientific phenomena and how they use this to explain the world around us. It will also give you an idea about how concepts are formed how these are tested and then validated.

    Recommended reading

    AQA A Level Environmental Studies Student Book

    Richard Genn, Hodder Nelson Thornes

    ISBN: 978-1408513903

    Environmental Science: A Global Concern

    William P Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham and Barbara Woodsworth Saigo, McGraw Hill Higher Education Publisher

    ISBN: 978-0071105965

    Assessment

    The AQA A Level Environmental Studies qualification is gained once all 4 exam papers are successfully completed as well as your course work. The two exams make up the AS Level, the next two exams comprise the A2 Level and together they form the A Level. These exams are administered by the AQA and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments. You will need to contact your local examination centre to work through your coursework requirements.

    In addition, there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them. These are for your own information, and do not need to be shown to your course tutor.

    Method of study

    Paper based pack

    This course is currently available in paper-based format, therefore, you will receive the full course materials as well as a useful study guide.

    Your study guide is crammed full of tips and information to help you get the most out of the learning experience, student skills, techniques for writing your assessment answers and instructions for submitting your TMAs online for marking by your specialist tutor.

    Tutor support

    Our A Level courses come with tutor feedback and support by email for 24 months. They will mark your TMAs and provide valuable guidance through any trickier parts of the course whenever you need it. You will also receive a study guide to help you with all aspects of studying, essay writing and general student skills.

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