Level 3 Geography

Course Description

This course builds on the geographic skills, concepts and thinking from Level 2 Geography. Students will evaluate aspects of a contemporary event from a geographic perspective, showcasing how Geography can be applied to the real world. Local and global issues are also explored through primary and secondary research, with greater autonomy provided than at Level 2. As an internal-heavy course, students will need to be able to work independently and showcase strong geographic thinking and writing skills.

Topics covered: 

• Analyse the planning, decision making and impact of a contemporary geographic event

• Conduct geographic research 

• Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue, including perspectives and solutions. 

• Analyse aspects of a topic from around the globe – select your own topic 

• Demonstrate understanding of an environment using a variety of geographic skills, concepts and perspectives.

Recommendations for subject entry

If Level 2 Geography taken, then 12 credits required including one external.  If Geography is not taken, then 14 credits form Level 2 English (including one external). 

Assessment

• 91428 Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective

• 91430 Conduct geographic research with consultation

• 91431 Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue 

• 91432 Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale

• 91429 Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills (external exam) 

Course costs

TBC