Number of Units: 2
Exclusions: Nil
Method of Delivery: St Luke’s
External Assessment: HSC Examination
Contribution to ATAR: Yes
Course Description
The Year 11 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of the geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability and change. Students investigate natural systems; people, patterns and processes; and human–environment interactions. They develop an understanding of the nature and value of geographical inquiry through planning and conducting a geographical investigation.
The Year 12 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of the geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability and change. Students investigate global sustainability, rural and urban places, and ecosystems and global biodiversity.
Why study this course
It is a key discipline through which students develop the ability to recognise and understand environmental change and the interactions which take place in our world. Geography provides knowledge of the earth and helps people to plan and make decisions about the spatial dimensions of the world. Geography provides an intellectual challenge to reach a deeper understanding of the variable character of life on our planet. With a strong grasp of Geography, students are well prepared to explore issues as informed citizens in a changing world. students of Geography develop skills and understandings transferable and applicable to the world of work.
Topics
Preliminary Course
Earth's Natural Systems
People, Patterns and Processes
Human-Environmental Interactions
Geographical Investigation
HSC Course
Global Sustainability
Rural and Urban Places
Ecosystems and Global Biodiversity
Post School Options
The study of geography is increasingly relevant to society and therefore is valuable in many careers and pathways for further study. Many careers benefit from interdisciplinary knowledge, so geography students may combine their geographic expertise with skills from other disciplines such as economics, sociology, or data science to enhance their career prospects. Examples of careers include: Environmental Consultant, Urban Planner, GIS Specialist, Tourism and hospitality, Cartographer (working with AI).