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A-Level Environmental Science course – AQA

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    Description

    This self study online A-Level Environmental Science Course specification enables students to gain an insight into the environment and the scientific processes that control and affect it.

    The central theme of this Environmental Science Course is to develop an understanding of how different events and cycles within the environment interrelate, how they influence subsequent environmental events, the human impacts on these events and cycles, and the strategies that can be used to minimise the problems caused.

    Qualification: A-Level Environmental Science 
    Start Date: Anytime – We enrol 365 days a year 
    AQA Specification: Code A7447
    Exams: Book your own exams and fieldwork. 
    Type of Study: Study online  – Self study

    This course is also available as a Fast Track A Level Environmental Science option allowing learners to complete in under a year.

    Still have questions? Visit our A Level FAQ’s 

    Course Syllabus

    Learners will complete 7 units of study in total as listed below.

    SECTION 1: THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
    • Conditions for life on Earth
    • Conservation of biodiversity
    • Life processes in the biosphere and conservation planning
    • Opportunities for skills development and independent thinking
    SECTION 2: THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
    • The hydrosphere
    • Mineral resources
    • Biogeochemical cycles
    SECTION 3: ENERGY RESOURCES
    • The importance of energy supplies in the development of society
    • The impact of the features of energy resources
    • The sustainability of current energy resource exploitation
    • Strategies to secure future energy supplies
    • New energy conservation technologies
    SECTION 4: POLLUTION
    • The properties of pollutants
    • Strategies to control pollutants
    • Ionising radiation
    • Noise
    • Solid Wastes
    • Heavy metals
    • Acid mine drainage
    • Nutrient pollution
    • Pesticides
    SECTION 5: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
    • Agriculture
    • Agroecosystems
    • sustainability of agriculture
    • Aquatic food production systems
    • Forest resources
    SECTION 6: SUSTAINABILITY
    • Dynamic equilibria
    • Energy
    • Material cycles
    • The circular economy
    SECTION 7: RESEARCH METHODS
    • Scientific methodologies
    • Sampling techniques
    • Specialist techniques
    • Fieldwork and laboratory activities
    • Standard environmental techniques

    View Official AQA specification here

    Entry Requirements

    There are no previous qualifications required to register for this course.

    Course Duration

    This course comes with 24 months of support included:

    Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 360 Hours
    Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 700 Hours

    Tutors & Support

    All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this, you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating your course.

    Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away.

    Assessment

    As part of this course students must undertake fieldwork which meets the minimum requirement of 4 days. Fieldwork will need to be booked via an external examination centre. Please note, it is your responsibility to source and book your fieldwork and examinations. Fieldwork will need to be completed by the end of March each year.

    Assessment of the knowledge and understanding of the fieldwork skills in this course will be by written exams only. Overall, at least 15% of the marks for A-level Environmental Science qualification will require the assessment of fieldwork skills.

    Paper 1:
    Type: Written examination
    Duration: 3 hours
    Assessed: Any content from sections 2, 3, 4 and 7
    Assessment format: A combination of multiple-choice, short answer and extended writing questions

    Paper 2:
    Type: Written examination
    Duration: 3 hours
    Assessed: Any content from sections 1, 5, 6 and 7
    Assessment format: A combination of multiple-choice, short answer and extended writing questions

    Please note: It is your responsibility to source and books your fieldwork and examinations. Your fieldwork skills will be assessed within the written exams. Overall, at least 15% of the marks for A-Level Environmental Science qualification will require the assessment of these skills.

    Fieldwork

    Both A Level Geography & A Level Environmental Science have a Fieldwork requirement. You may wish to use Tutors and Exams who provide a 4 day field trip based in Lincolnshire.

    You will work with an experienced tutors on ‘coastal study’  Fieldwork based in Skegness, Lincolnshire. It will include the marking element of the Investigation. You can expect to pay up to £1000.00 for this service.

    Transport will be provided over the four day period for all fieldwork activities.  Risk assessments and equipment will also be provided to ensure your safety and that you have all the necessary tools to complete your assessments.

    Further information can be found here.

    Examination Fees

    As a private candidate, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange their own examinations and practical assessment if required. This is not part of the service offered by UK Open College.

    This should be done prior to enrolment with us. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary arrangements in place & confirmed.

    Fees for these services can vary hugely from centre to centre. It may be worth travelling out of the area. (It’s worth it)
    You can view a list of official AQA approved examination centres here 

    The later you leave it to arrange, the more expensive it can be. At times, it can be impossible to arrange so plan ahead. (8 months minimum recommended)

    Your contract with us is for the course and support only. We will not refund you outside of the 14 days cooling-off period if you have not confirmed these arrangements with your selected centre.

    Enquire & confirm with your chosen centre, do not leave it to chance!

    UCAS Points & Predicted Grades

    All of our A Levels will provide you with UCAS points upon successful completion of your examinations. The amount you receive will depend on the grade achieved as detailed below. Tutors can also provide predicted grades for university based on your completed assessments within the course for a fee of £60.00. This is a one off fee regardless of how many subjects are taken. For example: If you have taken 3 A level Subjects you only pay the £60.00 once (Not per Subject)

    The majority of our A Levels will require a minimum of 3 completed assignments and correspondence to provide a predicted grade. We would advise you register for your course 3 months in advance of when you need a predicted grade for.  Eg: if you require a predicted grade for January, then you should enrol in Sept and aim to compete the 3 tutor marked assessments by December.

    GRADE ACHIEVEDUCAS POINTS AWARDED
    A*56
    A48
    B40
    C32
    D24
    E16

     

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    Once course access has been provided you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If you are not happy for any reason at all, simply email our accounts department with your request to cancel on [email protected]. We will offer a full refund. No questions asked !

    Please note: Any request to cancel outside the 14 days cancellation period will be declined. We will not refund you under any circumstances outside of the legal 14 day cooling off period. If you have opted to finance your course with Paypal or Clearpay finance you are legally obliged to pay the balance of your fees once the 14 day period expires.

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