Cambridge Tutors College > Courses > A-Level Subjects > Environmental Science

DEPARTMENT

Geography

A level Board/code

AQA (7447)

What do we cover in the course?

Key syllabus elements

  • The living environment
  • The physical environment
  • Energy resources
  • Pollution
  • Biological resources
  • Sustainability
  • Research methods

How is it assessed?

Key assessment elements

paper Description Duration
1 The physical environment
Energy resources
Pollution
Research methods 		3 hr written paper
2 The living environment
Biological resources
Sustainability
Research methods 		3 hr written paper

Key skills required

Have an interest in our environment.

What entry requirements are there to study this course?

GCSE Science or equivalent and/or GCSE Geography or equivalent, GCSE Mathematics or equivalent and GCSE English or equivalent.

What is the course useful for?

Essential for Commercial horticulturist, Environmental consultant, Environmental education officer, Environmental engineer, Minerals surveyor, Nature conservation officer,Sustainability consultant and Water quality scientist

Useful for Environmental health practitioner, Landscape architect, Town planner, Toxicologist, Transport planner and Water engineer

Any other information

At the end of each subject content section, there are opportunities for students to develop scientific skills within the context of that topic.
These include:

  • Skills related to the methodologies and sampling techniques that students must gain through first-hand experience
  • Skills related to research methods that can be gained through class-based and/or practical activities.