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A Level + Aviation Operations with Geography

A Level + Aviation Operations with Geography

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This unique combined pathway blends A Level Geography with specialised insights into the aviation sectors. Students will study A level Geography with Level 3 Aviation Operations. This is ideal for students who want to develop a deep understanding of global environments, human geography and aviation operations.

The course will explore physical and human geography topics. Physical geography will cover natural hazards and coastal systems and human geography will cover urbanisation and regeneration.

You will gain analytical, research, and real-world skills that are well-regarded by universities and employers alike.

  • Entry Requirements


    All A Levels require general criteria with a minimum of 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C, including English and Maths. Additionally, you must have a grade 4 in geography GCSE.

    We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    You will provide a copy of your last school report and /or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other to include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference/school report. We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

  • Course Content


    AS Level Geography: Students will learn physical and human geography modules. Physical geography will underpin natural hazards and coastal management where students look at tectonic theory, natural hazards and coastal landscapes. Whereas, human geography will underpin urbanisation of local and specialised fields, through a lens of regeneration. All supplemented with a fieldwork investigation trip that underpins their exam in the summer. This is where students develop data collection and analytical skills in real world environments.

    For further information for aviation please see BTEC L3 Diploma in Aviation Operations.

  • Progression Next Steps


    The majority of students progress onto the 'top-up' year to complete their A-level Geography with Level 3 National Diploma in Aviation. After two years, successful completion of this pathway supports progression to:

    • University degrees (E.g. Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Aeroplanes, International Tourism Management, and many more)
    • Apprenticeships (E.g. Cabin crew with Easyjet/ British Airways, TfL Apprenticeships, and many more)
    • Employment opportunities (E.g. Airport security, aviation planning and many more)

  • Additional Information


    Fieldwork: Students will undertake local and (where feasible) residential field trips to support geographical investigation and industry exposure.

    • Assessment: Geography is assessed through examination papers and a non-examined assessment (NEA). Aviation elements will be assessed via coursework, case study projects and presentations.
    • Industry Links: We work with travel agencies, airlines and tourism organisations to provide insight and enrichment opportunities.
    • Trips: Students benefit from a programme of curriculum-linked visits throughout the two-year course. These include local one-day fieldwork visits, UK residential study trips such as Juniper Hall, and overseas opportunities to destinations including Amsterdam and Salou.

    All visits are directly linked to assessed units and support students in developing fieldwork skills, collecting primary data, exploring tourism and urban environments, and gaining first-hand insight into different cultures and global destinations.

  • Course Structure


    Year 1 - AS Level Geography with:

    • Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Aviation Operations Geography is primarily exam based with field work investigation. Aviation is all coursework units.

    Year 2 - A-level Geography

    • Level 3 National Diploma in Aviation Operations Geography is primarily an exam based with field work investigation, including a non-examined assessment (NEA). Aviation is all coursework.