The GCSE course in Geography includes the study of both the physical and human environment and the interaction of humans with their environment.
| Unit |
Content |
Assessment |
| Physical Geography |
- The Restless Earth
- Challenging weather and climate
- The coastal zone
|
1.5 hour written examination worth 37.5% of the total assessment |
| Human Geography |
- Tourism
- Changing urban environments
- Globalisation
|
1.5 hour written examination worth 37.5% of the total assessment |
| Controlled Assessment |
- Local field work invetigation
|
25% of the total assessment |
The Geography department follows the AQA Geography syllabus Specification A.
For a link to the exam board syllabus click here.
Geography helps students to develop a sense of place and an appreciation of the environment, which enables them to act in an informed and responsible way. It also provides them with a wide range of skills, which are highly valued by employers.