A Level Environmental Science
Course code: 7447
Delivery method: Online
Course duration: 24 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: AQA A Level Environmental Science
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.
A Level Environmental Science 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.
- 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.
This course is divided into 7 units:
1. The living environment
2. The physical environment
3. Energy resources
4. Pollution
5. Biological resources
6. Sustainability
7. Research methods
Environmental Science: A Global Concern
William P Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham and Barbara Woodsworth Saigo,
McGraw Hill Higher Education Publisher
ISBN: 978-0071105965
The AQA A Level Environmental Science qualification is gained once both exam
papers are successfully completed as well as your course work. 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.
Online
The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).
The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.
The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.
Tutor support:
Our Self-Learning Courses let you choose when you want to learn and how fast you want to go. Our Course is designed for the self-study method, and most students are fine without help.
However, we understand every student is not the same, you can choose to add one year of tutor support for only £55 per year .You will receive tutor feedback and support by email for 12 months.
One-on-one Support:
One-on-one Tutors are available online across all subjects. All Tutors are fully qualified. When working one-on-one with a tutor, the child is the session’s focus. Individual students receive better and more personalised feedback. One-on-one tutoring can help you learn more than just the answer to a problem. Tutoring is flexible based on needs.
A personal tutor will take the time to understand the child’s strengths and weaknesses and work with them and their parents to establish common goals. The tutor will provide undivided attention to the student’s specific needs, adapting as necessary to achieve a common goal throughout the session.
One-on-one tutoring fees start from £30 per hour. Please get in touch with us if you need one-on-one tutor support.
How do I get my course?
Online
If the course you have bought is delivered online you will receive your login details by 2pm the next working day.
What do I do next?
All the information you need to complete your course will be included in your study guide. Once you have your course you will be good to go!
Everyone at Oxford College Of Education wishes you the best of luck on your studying journey! We know it’s both rewarding and challenging and ultimately what a difference that qualification will make to your career path and life.
Good luck!
Campus: We have a physical campus in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.