What you will learn

The course gives you a strong foundation in both human and physical geography. Between them, they are what make our planet tick. The end result of studying Geography is that you will have a better understanding of the relationships between humans and the Earth and its processes. It is not all theory either. You’ll get the opportunity to roll up your sleeves with some fieldwork. Throughout the course you will develop a wide range of skills including practical skills, discussion, problem solving, presenting your ideas clearly and some ICT.

You will investigate some issues such as:

How do natural hazards affect people in different parts of the world?

How can we increase our energy supply effectively without causing irreversible damage to the planet and each other?

Everything we do - and don’t do - has an impact when it concerns the environment and our fellow humans.

Much human success and suffering is a result of the decisions made by people in the past, present and continuing into the future. What do you think?

The good news is that global population growth is slowing. The bad news is that the slowdown is not happening fast enough and this combines with climate change and war to create a world which is less able to support even slowed growth. What impacts will this have and can we do anything about it?

Geography is an academically robust and challenging subject which spans the social and physical sciences and promotes a lifelong interest and fascination in how the world works. The Russell Group of universities has identified Geography as a ‘facilitating subject’ that will help prepare you for higher education and equip you with the skills employers are actively looking for. It is recognised that geographers undertake research, analyse ideas, and work independently as well as in groups. They also have expert knowledge of many of the important issues of our time – such as resource security, migration, climate change, sustainable development, social cohesion and equality. Geographers’ ability to understand these issues from a breadth of different perspectives, and their implications locally and globally, mean their knowledge and skills are highly sought after in the workplace. Geography is about the interaction between people and our planet. This fascinating subject is valid in a number of different career paths, such as Marketing, Law, Surveying, Medicine, Energy, Management, Hydrology, Politics and Natural Sciences.

German Exam Board & Specification

AQA GCSE German

Method of Assessment

There are four exams, all equally weighted.

Paper 1: Listening, 45 minutes.

Paper 2: Speaking, 10-12 minutes, conducted by own teacher.

Paper 3: Reading, 1 hour.

Paper 4: Writing, 1 hour 15 minutes.