Geography

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 11

GEOGRAPHY

This Geography course covers a variety of geographical processes and concepts and their application in the real world, including the use of fieldwork.

It is designed as a two-year course for teaching in international schools and colleges, and UK independent schools.

COURSE CONTENT

● Fragile environments ● Hazardous Environments ● Urban environments

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Students will learn how to analysis and evaluate both graphical sources and data resources. ● Practical enquiries using the ‘route through an enquiry’. ● Other skills include statistical analysis, conflict resolution and management skills.

FURTHER STUDY

To consider Geography at A Level, a grade 6 or its equivalent will be required at iGCSE Geography. It is also recommended that the equivalent of a grade 6 is obtained in one of the English courses. Geography is considered a Science, as well as a study of the physical world and anthropology. Therefore, being able in both Science and English will be an advantage. Geographers move on to an extremely wide ranging set of career paths. It is a facilitating subject at A Level and as such is looked upon very favourably by the top universities.

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ASSESSMENTS

2 Final Examination Papers Physical (40%) 1 hour 10 mins Human (60%) 1 hour 45 mins