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Hello and welcome to Geography!
Hello and welcome to Geography!
At LAB, we are excited to be offering GCSE Geography at Key Stage 4!
Please note that, although it is compulsory to pick either Geography or History as one of your GCSEs, if you select History, you can also opt to take Geography as one of your options choices.
On this page, the Geography team has sought to provide you with all the information you would need to feel confident about studying History at Key Stage 4. However, if you do have any questions which you would like answered, please do not hesitate to visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page available via the drop down menu at the top of this page.
How can I learn more about the Geography GCSE offering at LAB?
How can I learn more about the Geography GCSE offering at LAB?
Please click on the link below to access the Geography pages of our KS4 Options booklet.
Geography.pdf How can I learn more about the Geography GCSE offering at LAB?
How can I learn more about the Geography GCSE offering at LAB?
Please click on the video opposite to hear from Ms Westall regarding the knowledge and skills content required of the AQA specification we will be following, alongside assessment information, and the future career pathways that align with these.
Year 9 Options evening.mp4What careers are open to me if I pursue a passion for Geography?
What careers are open to me if I pursue a passion for Geography?
Geography is great for any kind of career that involves the environment, planning, or collecting and interpreting of data.
Popular careers for people with geography qualifications include: town or transport planning, surveying, conservation, sustainability, waste and water management, environmental planning, tourism, and weather forecasting.
The army, police, government, research organisations, law and business world also love the practical research skills that geographers develop.
Because geographers learn about human and population development, geography can be useful for jobs in charity and international relations too!
What skills does Geography proffer, regardless of one’s chosen career?
What skills does Geography proffer, regardless of one’s chosen career?
Research skills, such as using a range of technical methods for the collection and analysis of spatial and environmental data, and undertaking fieldwork
Transferable skills, such as teamwork, problem solving, IT skills, communication skills (presentation, writing, debating)
Intellectual skills, such as critically evaluating theories and judging evidence in order to make informed decisions and to develop reasoned arguments
Personal attributes, such as time-management, development of responsibility, coping with uncertainty, self-reflection, motivation, flexibility, and creativity.
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