Environmental Studies (2440)
A-level Environmental Studies 2440 gives students in-depth knowledge of, and informed insight into the environment and the processes that control and affect it.
Environmental Studies is a worthwhile choice for students who are particularly interested in studying Biology, Geography and Environmental Science or who are considering a career in ecology, countryside management, wildlife conservation, marine biology and planning.
There are four units in the specification – two at AS Level and two at A2. All the units are assessed by written exam.
A-level Environmental Studies builds on knowledge gained in GCSE Science subjects or Environmental Science. Students who have studied these subjects at GCSE will be well placed to study A-level Environmental Studies.
Specification
The last January exams for AS and A2 were in January 2013.
The exams are now only in June due to Changes to A-levels.
Key dates
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Exam for A-level Environmental Studies Unit 2 summer 2013 series
Start time: 13:30
Duration: 1h 30m - Last date by which January 2013 certificates will be issued
- Last date for January 2013 exam scripts to support teaching and learning to arrive in schools/colleges (Access to Scripts service)
Codes and references
| Qualification type | A-level |
|---|---|
| Specification title | Environmental Studies |
| Specification code | 2440 |
| Certification code | 1441 AS 2441 A2 |
| QAN codes | 50025132 50025211 |
Updates to Environmental Studies (2440)
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