Geography
GCSE AQA 8035
E-Baccalaureate qualification subject
We live in extraordinary times. The world is changing at a more rapid pace than it has ever done before. The population continues to grow, the climate is changing, resources are under pressure and technology is advancing. Geography helps explain why, how and what we can do when faced with these challenges. Geography provides you with the ability to watch the news and understand many of the issues from ‘Brexit’ to climate change, from trade to megacities; it gives you the knowledge and confidence to understand the world and take your place within it.
What will I study?
Paper 1: Living with the physical environment including; the challenges of natural hazards, the living world and physical landscapes in the UK
Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment; Urban issues and challenges, the changing economic world and the challenge of resource management.
Paper 3: Geographical application; Issue evaluation including fieldwork.
What would I enjoy about Geography?
Students who pick Geography are interested in the world and how it is changing. They have and will develop a wide variety of skills such as writing, numeracy, conducting investigations and exploring issues effecting the UK. They will have an enquiring mind and be keen to share ideas with others.
Fieldwork
Students need to undertake two geographical enquiries, each of which must include the use of primary data, collected as part of a fieldwork exercise. There should be a clear link between the subject content and geographical enquiries, and the enquiries can be based on any part of the content addressed in units 3.1 and 3.2.
What careers is it useful for?
GCSE Geography provides a range of skills which underpin an academic curriculum. It supports the more obvious careers such as surveying, town planning, architecture, meteorology, geology and logistics and also the wider disciplines such as accountancy, law, management and business. Indeed, studies have found that Geography graduates are some of the most employable coming out of University due to the wider range of skills and aptitudes it fosters.
How is it examined?
Paper 1 Exam – 1 Hour 30 minutes 35%
Paper 2 Exam – 1 Hour 30 minutes 35%
Paper 3 Exam - 1 Hour 15 minutes 30%
PHS Geography Website: https://sites.google.com/pinnerhighschool.org/gcsegeographyresources/home