Geography

GCSE geography will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing world around us. Topics of study include natural hazards, climate change, ecosystems, megacities, rivers, coasts, and sustainable resource use. Fieldwork is an integral part of the course with an emphasis on problem solving skills, which are needed in a variety of career paths.

Overview – 

The course covers the following units:

Paper 1

• the challenge of natural hazards;

• the living world;

• physical landscapes in the UK;

Paper 2 

• urban issues and challenges; 

• the changing economic world;

• the challenge of resource management; 

Paper 3 

• issue evaluation; 

• fieldwork; 

• geographical skills.

Assessment – 

The geography qualification consists of three examination papers:

Paper 1

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weighting: 35%

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Paper 2

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weighting: 35%

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Paper 3

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weighting: 30%

Subject links – 

GCSE geography has strong links with mathematics and science. 

Careers – 

Studying GCSE geography provides a variety of career opportunities such as travel and tourism, logistics, conservation science, emergency services and armed forces.

For further information, please contact –

Head of faculty – Zoë Clark      Email - info@ipswichacademy.org.uk