INTRODUCTION
Geography has never been more relevant than it is today. Almost every news article has a link with topics that we study, from the way that viruses spread to the policies of presidents. From the spread of wildfires to water shortages. Our world is constantly changing and Geography aims to give you the reasons for these changes and the understanding to act against the environmental issues we face.
Our Geography course covers a range of physical and human Geography topics that supports every interest and links well to modern economic and environmental issues.
More details and resources can be found at our A-Level Geography Firefly page HERE.
WHY CHOOSE GEOGRAPHY?
The course will help develop lifelong geographic skills, including:
an understanding of the principal processes operating within physical geography and human geography
an understanding of the causes and effects of change on natural and human environments
an awareness of the usefulness of geographical analysis to understand and solve contemporary human and environmental problems
the ability to handle and evaluate different types and sources of information
the skills to think logically, and to present an ordered and coherent argument in a variety of ways
In addition it supports the skills deemed necessary for careers of the future:
Data Analysis
Data Handling
Social Intelligence & Cross-cultural Awareness
Multi-disciplinary
ICT
Fieldwork
Cognitive Load Management (How to breakdown large pieces of text into more readable and visual material)
COURSE OUTLINE & ASSESSMENT
AS PAPERS sat at the end of Year 12
1. Paper 1 - 1 hour 30 minutes - Candidates answer questions on the physical geography topics. Paper 1 Example
2. Paper 2 - 1 hour 30 minutes - Candidates answer questions on the human geography topics. Paper 2 Example
A2 PAPERS sat at the end of Year 13
3. Paper 3 - 1 hour 30 minutes - Candidates answer questions on the physical geography topics. Paper 3 Example
4. Paper 4 - 1 hour 30 minutes - Candidates answer questions on the human geography topics. Paper 4 Example
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Cambridge International IGCSE Geography provides a suitable foundation for the study of Geography or related courses in higher education. For further career advise visit: https://www.rgs.org/schools/teaching-resources/going-places-withgeography-brochure/