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Geography

Why study Geography?

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The subject provides opportunities to understand the interrelationships of people and their environments. You will learn to appreciate the dynamic nature of how places, environments and issues change and how people respond to them.

Course content/Outline:

Content

Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes, Physical Systems and Sustainability (30%)
Tectonic Processes and Hazards, The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security, Climate Change Futures and Coastal Landscapes and Change

Paper 2: Dynamic Places, Human Systems and Geopolitics (30%)
Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers, Health, Human Rights, Intervention.

Paper 3: Synoptic Paper (20%)
The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas:
● Players
● Attitudes and Actions
● Futures and Uncertainties

The synoptic investigation will be based on a geographical issue within a place-based context that links to the three synoptic themes and is rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas.

Coursework: Independent Investigation (20%)
The purpose of this coursework is to test skills in independent investigation.
The investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group) and own research and/or secondary data.
A written report of 3000–4000 words.  

There is a requirement of 4 days fieldwork as part of the course in preparation for the independent investigation. Fieldwork is completed locally and with trips to Stratford, Brick Lane and Seaford.

What career opportunities are there?

Geography is a respected, academic subject welcomed by Higher Education. It combines both the facts of science and the arts and equips you with the skills vital for success at university and is relevant to a whole range of careers. Many Heathland Geography students have gone on to have careers in Law and Social Work, Management, Financial Trading, Travel and Tourism, Environmental Planning, Education and Journalism.

Syllabus: Geography
Examination Board: Edexcel
More information: Miss J Gidman

 

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