A-level Environmental Science

£495.00

Our AQA A-level Environmental Science course offers a fascinating insight into the natural world, the species we share it with, and the environmental challenges we face today. This course provides an in-depth exploration of ecosystems, conservation, and sustainability, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to understand, analyse, and address pressing global issues.

With climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion at the forefront of global discussions, Environmental Science is more relevant than ever. This course will help you explore the impact of human activity on the environment while investigating solutions for a more sustainable and ecologically balanced future.

If you are passionate about protecting the planet, understanding ecosystems, and finding solutions to environmental challenges, then A-level Environmental Science is the perfect course to inspire change and open doors to impactful career opportunities.

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250 – 300 Study Hours

Level 3 Difficulty

Up to 56 UCAS Points

AQA Awarding Body

You will be required to complete the three standard written exams.

Official exams

  • You will be required to complete two, three-hour written exams, consisting of 120 marks, each worth 50% of your A-level.

Assignments
During your course, you’ll be required to complete a number of assignments.

These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course.

Course Content

A-level Environmental Science

  • Atmosphere
  • Insolation
  • Position in the solar system
  • Orbital behaviour
  • Magnetosphere
  • Oxygen production
  • Ozone layer
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Biogeochemical cycles
  • Methods of conserving biodiversity
  • Captive breeding and release programmes
  • Ecological monitoring
  • Abiotic and biotic factors
  • Global climate change
  • Difficulties monitoring and predicting climate change
  • Ozone depletion
  • Sustainable management strategies
  • Mineral supplies
  • The carbon cycle and human influences
  • The nitrogen cycle and human influences
  • The phosphorous cycle and human influences
  • Soil degradation and erosion
  • Soil management strategies
  • Strategies to secure future energy supplies
  • The importance of energy supplies in the development of society
  • Features of energy resources
  • New energy conservation technologies
  • Building energy conservation
  • Industrial energy conservation
  • Environmental factors that affect rates of degradation
  • The properties of pollutants
  • Environmental factors that affect rates of degradation
  • Strategies to control pollutants
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Thermal pollution
  • Oil pollution
  • Pesticides
  • Nutrient Pollution
  • Organic nutrient pollutants
  • Noise
  • Developing new pollution control technologies
  • Agriculture
  • Strategies to increase the sustainability of agriculture
  • Marine Productivity
  • Fishing
  • Aquaculture
  • Forest resources
  • Deforestation
  • Dynamic equilibria
  • Natural Energy Processes
  • Carbon footprints and sustainable development
  • The circular economy
  • Sampling techniques
  • Fieldwork and laboratory activities
  • Specialist techniques
  • Awarding body: AQA
  • Our course code: X931W
  • Qualification code: 7447

The AQA qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in 30 countries around the world, highly valued by employers and universities and enable young people to progress to the next stage of their lives. AQA qualifications suit a range of abilities and include GCSEs, IGCSEs and A-levels.

Entry Requirements

A GCSE or equivalent in science is required for this course.

Distance Learning

With online A-level study, you’ll sit the same exams and earn the same qualifications as you would in a traditional school setting, but with the flexibility to study when and where it suits you.
Your final results and transcript will be identical to those of students who studied in a classroom, ensuring your A-levels are fully recognised and respected by colleges, universities, and employers worldwide. Whether you’re looking to broaden your subject choices, balance study with other commitments, or take control of your learning, distance learning gives you the freedom to achieve your academic goals on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. there will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking Your personal tutor can provide more details.
Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time.
You will have access to your personal tutor, via email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 5 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
We are able to offer places at partnership exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.
That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).
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Tutors were very efficient and responsive. They gave me good advice and support whenever I needed it. Great format of documents and easy to follow tasks. Happy with my experience 🙂

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They were quick and efficient with great customer service. The online resources and tools are best I’ve come across as, an educational professional within FE. I would recommend anyone who is wanting to up skill their career professional development. The pricing isn’t too expensive either for the amount of time for the course.

Enya
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I completed my first course and am already looking for what to do next. The support that I received throughout was amazing. Anything that I didn't fully understand was explained thoroughly and clearly. It was a very involved course and so beneficial. I am amazed at how much I was able to learn through a fully online course. Definitely recommend!

Ellis
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A well thought out course. A nice company to work with. Good customer services and good tutoring staff.

Alex
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I wanted to express my thanks to my tutor for the very helpful, supportive and constructive feedback provided for my assignments. It is very encouraging and makes studying a positive experience. Thank you also for the very quick response, which is great. It helps to keep motivated and feel valued as a learner. Thanks very much.

Caroline

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