Geography has been identified as an important subject employers look at as it bridges the arts and the sciences. Geography graduates are amongst the most employable people in the competitive job market today. There are two units which teach the skills required for the Folio pieces.

Geographical Skills

• knowledge and application of a range of fieldwork methods and techniques; knowledge of, and application of, a statistical technique; producing geographical information

• knowledge and understanding of the contexts in which these geographical skills can be used

• the ability to carry out independent research on complex geographical issues

Geographical Issue

• critical evaluation of viewpoints using evidence from a range of sources relating to complex, current geographical issues

• descriptions, explanations and analysis demonstrating knowledge and understanding of complex geographical issues

Folio

• Folio Section A: Geographical Study — a report on geographical research

• Folio Section B: Geographical Issue — an essay which critically evaluates an issue from a geographical perspective

You will receive regular feedback on your progress from homework tasks, drafts of work, timed questions and prelim exams.

Final exam: This will assess what you have learned in the Geographical Skills unit. The assessment last 2 hours 30 minutes and is worth 50 marks.

Folio: This work is sent to the SQA and marked externally. It is divided into two parts:

• Folio Section A: Geographical Study — a report on geographical research (60 marks)

• Folio Section B: Geographical Issue — an essay which critically evaluates an issue from a geographical perspective (40 marks)

Advanced Higher Geography https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48465.html