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Qualification Name |
Geography |
Exam Board |
AQA |
Type (e.g. GCSE/BTEC Certificate) |
GCSE |
Level (1,2 or both) |
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GLH (Guided Learning Hours) |
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Course Content Outline (What Will I study?) |
Unit 1—Living With The Physical Environment
Unit 2— Challenges In The Human Environment
Unit 3—Geographical Applications
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Typical Lesson/Homework Activities. (How will I study?) |
Compulsory two fieldwork visits in contrasting locations Birmingham City Centre—Urban Study Cardingmill Valley – River Study Real life case studies matched to pupils experience Booklet and group work Past exam paper practice |
Success Criteria (How will I be assessed?) |
Paper 1: Unit 1—Living With The Physical Environment (35% of final assessment) Paper 2: Unit 2— Challenges In The Human Environment (35% of final assessment) Paper 3: Unit 3—Geographical Applications (30% of final assessment) |
Succession Paths Post-16 (What can I do with this qualification?) |
Did you know there are more Accountants who have Geography degrees than Maths degrees? Geographers offer a wide range of skills that employers need and want especially in the employment market at the moment. Whether you choose to go to work or go onto further study Geographers are in great demand. Here are just some of the careers – Armed Services, Teaching, Surveying, Architecture, Civil Service, Leisure and Tourism Industry, Estate Agency, Planning, Transport and Communications AS/ A Level Geography Geography Degree—either BA or BSc |