Geography
This GCSE course is divided into three units:
Unit 1: Physical Geography – you will study topics such as Water in the Land, Restless Earth and The Coastal Zone
Unit 2: Human Geography – you will study topics such as Tourism, Population Change and The Development Gap.
Unit 3: Local Fieldwork Investigation
Assessment
You will sit two examination papers (one each for Units 1 & 2) worth 75% of the total marks and the other 25% of the marks are gained from a Geographical Enquiry which constitutes the controlled assessment.
Post 16 Progression The skills you develop in your geographical studies make you of potential interest to a wide range of employers as it is a much respected academic subject. Associated future careers include environmental and transport consultancy, surveying, cartography and architecture. In addition many geographers move into finance, law, accountancy and marketing.
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