LEVEL 3 GEOGRAPHY – L3GEO

Learning Area: Social Sciences

Qualification: NCEA Level 3 and UE approved

Level 3 Geography is an academic course aimed at students looking to attend university. This course is a great choice for students wanting to learn about the world, understand global issues, sustainability and research. There will  be a focus on the natural and cultural environment in Vietnam with the Vietnam Tour occurring at the end of term 1.  It will appeal to problem-solvers, and people who can work in teams. Geography is a subject which is a university pathway for diverse careers such as engineering,policy, government, education and environmental science.  Students will look at the global pattern of plastic pollution, with a particular focus on Vietnam. There will be an overnight field trip to Hanmer/Kaikoura to complete data collection for their research assessment. 

Course Components:

• Global issue - ocean plastics

• Geographic research - Kaikoura - Natural Hazards

• Event planning 

• Geographic skills (exam)

External Credits:                                  8

Internal Credits:                                   14 

Entry Recommendations:                    10  Credits in Level 2 Geography, or through conversation with  KMiss Eastwick