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OxfordAQA A Level Geography
OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Geography (9635). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
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- 9635
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- Qualification
- A Level
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Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Geography (9635), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA A Level Geography (9635) only.
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AS Level
Topics 1–2. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.
- AS topic 1
Unit 1: Physical geography 1
Covers Section A: Living with hazards, Section B: Hot desert systems and landscapes, Section C: Coastal systems and landscapes
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- AS topic 2
Unit 2: Human geography 1
Covers Section A: Global systems and governance, Section B: Resource security
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A Level
Topics 3–5. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.
- A Level topic 3
Unit 3: Physical geography 2
Covers Section A: Water, carbon and life on earth, Section B: Ecosystems under stress
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- A Level topic 4
Unit 4: Human geography 2
Covers Section A: Changing places, Section B: People and contemporary urban environments
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- A Level topic 5
Unit 5: Geographical and Fieldwork skills
Covers Geographical skills checklist, Fieldwork skills
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Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
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No study guide for this course yet.
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No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: OxfordAQA — official specification PDF — Version 3.2. Verified 2026-09-16. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- OxfordAQA A Level Geography
- Spec code
- 9635
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Not at the moment — free study resources only
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 22 published
- Is enrolment open?
- No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
- Official specification
- OxfordAQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9635 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.
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The qualification
OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Geography (9635)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
This OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Geography specification blends the best of the AQA specification, which is the most popular specification in England, with ideas, concepts and approaches to learning which make it more appropriate for international schools.
The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.
AS content (hazards plus a choice of hot deserts or coastal systems, and global systems/governance plus resource security) is examined across two papers; A2 adds further physical and human geography units plus a fieldwork and skills paper. AS units are worth 50% of the AS award or 20% each toward the full A-level, with unlimited resits. First teaching September 2018; first AS exams May/June 2019; first A-level exams May/June 2020.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Modular qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Paper 1a: AS Paper 1a – Physical Geography 1 (Living with Hazards; Hot Desert Systems and Landscapes option) | 1h 30m | 80 | 20% * | Written exam |
| AS Paper 1b: AS Paper 1b – Physical Geography 1 (Living with Hazards; Coastal Systems and Landscapes option) | 1h 30m | 80 | 20% * | Written exam |
| AS Paper 2: AS Paper 2 – Human Geography 1 (Global Systems and Governance; Resource Security) | 1h 30m | 80 | 20% | Written exam |
| A-level Paper 1: A-level Paper 1 – Physical Geography 2 (Water, Carbon and Life on Earth; Ecosystems Under Stress) | 1h 30m | 80 | 20% | Written exam |
| A-level Paper 2: A-level Paper 2 – Human Geography 2 (Changing Places; People and Contemporary Urban Environments) | 1h 30m | 80 | 20% | Written exam |
| A-level Paper 3: A-level Paper 3 – Fieldwork and Geographical Skills | 1h 30m | 60 | 20% | Written exam |
* Candidates sit one of the components marked with an asterisk, not all of them.
Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: a modular qualification of five papers (six components, since Paper 1a/1b are alternative options within the same paper slot, shown as alternatives). Every component is 20% of A-level. Flagging an apparent typo on the source page, disclosed rather than silently corrected: the AS Paper 2 line reads "1 hour 30 minutes / 80 marks / 50% of GCSE, 20% of A-level" – every other AS paper on this and every other OxfordAQA A-level page in this dataset reads "50% of AS-level, 20% of A-level," and Paper 2 is explicitly an AS (not GCSE) component, so "50% of GCSE" is almost certainly a copy-paste error for "50% of AS-level." The unambiguous "20% of A-level" figure (used here) is unaffected either way. First teaching September 2018; first AS exams May/June 2019; first A-level exams May/June 2020.
Questions about this course
How is OxfordAQA Geography (9635) assessed?
OxfordAQA Geography (9635) is assessed through: one of AS Paper 1a (AS Paper 1a – Physical Geography 1 (Living with Hazards; Hot Desert Systems and Landscapes option)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification or AS Paper 1b (AS Paper 1b – Physical Geography 1 (Living with Hazards; Coastal Systems and Landscapes option)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; AS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2 – Human Geography 1 (Global Systems and Governance; Resource Security)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Paper 1 (A-level Paper 1 – Physical Geography 2 (Water, Carbon and Life on Earth; Ecosystems Under Stress)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Paper 2 (A-level Paper 2 – Human Geography 2 (Changing Places; People and Contemporary Urban Environments)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Paper 3 (A-level Paper 3 – Fieldwork and Geographical Skills) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 20% of the qualification. It is a modular qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does OxfordAQA A Level Geography (9635) cover?
5 topics in the current syllabus: Unit 1: Physical geography 1; Unit 2: Human geography 1; Unit 3: Physical geography 2; Unit 4: Human geography 2; Unit 5: Geographical and Fieldwork skills. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA A Level Geography (9635)?
Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for OxfordAQA A Level Geography (9635) but is not offering classes in it.
Are there free OxfordAQA A Level Geography (9635) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 22 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Geography study resources, organised by level and topic. Marlbridge is not offering classes in this subject at the moment.
Geography at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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