Geography (Subject Information Video)
1. Is H2 Geography content-heavy?
The short answer to this question is no (if you know how to prepare for the H2 assessment).
Undoubtedly, there will be lots of readings and notes provided by your teachers, and a buffet of case studies and examples will also be taught during weekly lectures and tutorials. However, you need not memorise all of them! You just need to pick and choose a few key and strategic examples which you are interested in and can elaborate on them well to illustrate your understanding on the various subtopics and concepts. Your consistent effort, discipline and correct study technique are crucial to navigate through the various lesson material that your teachers are going to prepare for you.
2. Can I take both H2 Bio and H2 Geo given that both subjects are so-called content heavy subjects?
There are many batches of your seniors whom have opted for this combination and have performed well at the ‘A’ Levels. For example, for the 2021 JC1 cohort, around 15% of the cohort are taking both H2 Geo and H2 Bio. The key question that you should ask yourself is whether you have interest in both of these subjects. With passion and interest, you will find the learning of the various concepts and case studies in H2 Geography a breeze and very logical as the subject is essentially about people and places around the world. If you work hard, you will also do well for both subjects. This is because the nature of both subjects is that so long as you put in the effort to cover the breadth of material, you can do well in the ‘A’ Level assessment as the questions are often straight-forward.
3. Is Sec 4 Geography very different from ‘A’ Level Geography?
Not exactly, but the content covered in ‘A’ Level Geography are much more contemporary and at greater depth. For example, the topics of ‘Weather and Climate’ and ‘Climate Change’ are also taught at the ‘A’ Levels and can be considered as an extension of the learning you have done at secondary 4.
4. Is ‘A’ Level Geography a prerequisite subject for any university courses?
No. But the study of geography at the ‘A’ Level can give you a solid grounding to read subjects like environmental science, environmental engineering, urban planning, policy and environmental studies, sociology, as well as business administration and management. With the current concerns of climate change, ageing of populations, and the spread of pandemics and epidemics, the study of ‘A’ Level geography will become even more crucial as a foundation for future university courses and H1 General Paper. This is because the subject trains you to consider issues from multiple vantage points and exposes you to a wide range of contemporary topics.