Geography
GCSE
Exam board:
AQA
Subject Coordinator
Richard West
Director of Learning
Benjamin Walker
benjamin.walker@wilmingtonacademy.org.uk
Assessment Overview
Paper 1 - Living with the Physical Environment- 1hr 30 minutes, 88 marks, 35% of qualification
Paper 2 - Challenges in the Human Environment- 1hr 30 minutes, 88 marks, 35% of qualification
Paper 3 - Geographical application- 1hr 15 minutes , 76 marks, 30% of qualification
Key Information & Topics
The following options are our chosen areas of study:
Natural Hazards
River Landscapes of the UK
Coastal Landscapes of the UK
Ecosystems, including Rainforest and Deserts
Urban Issues and Challenges
The Changing Economic World
Resource Management, focusing on Food resources.
Geographical Skills
Geographical Fieldwork
Y9 Options presentation 21/22 - Google Slides.webmCareer & Further Study Information
Geography allows you to develop skills that are helpful in other subject and careers, including critical thinking, using data and working as a team
Many with a degree in Geography often enter into careers in insurance, trading and law. Other careers include landscape architect, town planner, environmental consultant, conservation officer, tourism officer and many more. Services such as police, teaching, NHS and fire services also look upon Geography as a favourable option.
The broad nature of geography as a subject means that it offers many avenues to take your skills and knowledge to the next level and learn things that are applicable to adult life and directly aids in your personal development as a young person.
These skills and knowledge are invaluable as you begin to mature into young adults and make you more able to understand the complex nature of society today.