Geography

What does the course involve?

An eye-opening study of the world, giving you an appreciation of everything from rainforests to volcanoes, and humans’ place within it. You’ll study Physical Geography, covering earthquakes, volcanoes, coasts, energy, floods, drought, climate change and hurricanes. You’ll also study Human Geography, covering globalisation, regeneration, sustainability, water insecurity and energy security. We also look at Superpowers in USA, North Korea, Russia, China and India, as well as migration and its impact.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Dynamic Landscapes:

• Tectonic Processes and Hazards
• Coastal Systems
• Processes and Change.

Unit 2: Dynamic Places:

• Globalisation
• Shaping Places

Unit 3: Physical Systems and Sustainability:

• The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
• The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security

Unit 4: Human Systems and Geopolitics:

• Superpowers
• Global Development and Connections

Unit 5: Coursework: Independent Investigation:

• Students will research a geographical topic of their own choice

Assessment
Examination – 80% (3 exams at the end of Year 2)
Coursework – 20% (Students will research a geographical topic of their own choice)

Exam Board
Edexcel