Geography (AQA 7037)

Exam Board

Number of Papers

2 + NEA

NEA/Practical Elemen & Percentage

Independent Fieldwork Investigation, 20%

How NEA Practical is Marked

3,000-4,000 word report based on student field data; teacher assessed; moderated by AQA.

Total Marks Per Paper

Paper 1 = 120
Paper 2 = 120

Length of Time Per Paper

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE 9-4 Grades

*English Grade 5
(Including English & Maths)

A-Level Subjects that pair well

• Politics
• Philosophy
• Economics

Undergraduate Options

Many universities offer a Bachelor of Science in Geography, which is a common choice for students interested in this field:

• Geography
• Environmental Studies
• Environmental Science
• Geographical information System (GIS)
• Geography and Economics

Skills You'll Develop

• Understanding of physical and human geography
• Data interpretation from fieldwork and secondary sources
• Critical thinking about geographical issues and policies
• Fieldwork skills and real-world data collection
• Use of GIS and mapping skills
• Written analysis of geographical case studies
• Research and investigation using geographical methods

Possible Career Pathways

• Urban Planning
• Environmental
• Water Resource
• Transport Management
• IT roles requiring an understanding of GIS patterns.