Geography

WJEC GCE Geography

You will study the meaning, causes, impacts and management of global challenges and how we can influence global challenges through our own lives. Topics and issues include climate change and the carbon cycle, tectonic hazards, refugee movements, geopolitical conflict, ecosystems management, ocean plastics and urban/rural challenges. You will study the interactions and connections between physical and human processes and learn how these affect people on local and global scales. Fieldwork visits are organised to support the learning

The course will require students to

  • have a broad knowledge of contemporary geographical issues

  • gain an understanding of how the physical and human environment is interconnected and interdependent

  • learn the ways geographers examine the relationship between complex contemporary issues in order to provide solutions

  • develop a deep understanding of the multifaceted processes that influence, shape and change the modern world.

Summary Assessment

AS Unit 1 - (24%) Changing landscapes - Examination

AS Unit 2 - (16%) Changing Places AS studies are supported by two fieldwork visits assessed as part of the changing places examination in year 12

A2 Unit 3 - (24%) Global governance and global systems - Examination

A2 Unit 4 - (16%) Contemporary themes in geography - Examination

A2 Unit 5 - (20%) Independent investigation - Coursework/Non-Examined Assessment

Course Leader: Mr C Smith

67% of students achieved a grade A*-C in the 2021/22 examination series in Geography

Career Opportunities

In 2017 90% of geography students were in work or further education within six months of graduating (TES). Geographers are sought after by employers because of the range of skills and understanding they have developed. Geographers are able to adapt to different roles and challenges and are equally as comfortable in the field as they are in the office. With a qualification in Geography you can move into a career in anything from an Expedition Advisor or a Trekking Company Manager, to a Foreign News Editor or Scientific Officer – from a Marine Biologist or an Aid Project worker to a Film Producer or Communications Officer. Geography is a multi-disciplined subject which opens doors into many exciting careers