1. GCSE Geography

4. What can you study with Geography?
Subjects
University Course
Biology and Chemistry
Veterinary Medicine
Economics and Maths
Economics
Maths and Physics
Engineering
French and Maths
International Development
Art and Economics
Architecture
Spanish and Psychology
Psychology and Criminology
Chemistry and Biology
Forensic Science
Art and English
Fashion Journalism
Economics and Psychology
Law
English literature, Art and Spanish
English
Spanish and Biology
Geography and Spanish
Biology and Psychology
Geography
Maths, Physics and Chemistry
English Language and Business
Geography can be studied alongside ANY subject

5. Geography will develop skills and knowledge that will help you to succeed in your other subjects!
The skills you develop in other subjects will help you to succeed in Geography!

6. The benefits of studying Geography
You will develop a wide range of academic and interpersonal skills that are valuable for any A level.
You will spend at least two days conducting fieldwork for your UK Issues exam.
You will become a good communicator, problem solver, team player, confident user of ICT, well rounded flexible thinker and socially, economically and environmentally aware
Geographers possess skills that are widely sought after and are very employable.
Geography will prepare you well for a wide variety of careers, these include: Medicine, Law, Business and Commerce, Engineering, Civil Service; Conservation, Geology, Tourism and Teaching.

7. Edexcel Geography B
Your Year 9 lessons will have given you an idea of the topics you will cover at GCSE.
You will study the Edexcel B syllabus which we believe is the most engaging, relevant and well-designed specification.
Global Geographical Issues
UK Geographical Issues
People and Environment Issues
All exams include multiple-choice questions, short open response questions and the opportunity for extended writing.
Fieldwork
Carding Mill Valley
Birmingham

8. Paper 1: Global Geographical Issues 37
Paper 1: Global Geographical Issues 37.5%, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 94 marks
This exam is divided into three sections
Section A: Hazardous Earth (30 marks)
Section B: Development Dynamics (30 marks + 4 SPGST)
Section C: Challenges of an Urbanising World (30 marks)

9. Paper 2: UK Geographical Issues 37.5%, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 94 marks
This exam is divided into three sections
Section A Physical Geography (31 marks)
Section B Human Geography (27 marks)
Section C Geographical Investigations (36 marks)

10. Paper 3: People and Environment Issues 25%, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 64 marks
This exam is divided into four sections
The first three sections are worth 48 marks
People and the Biosphere
Forests under threat
Consuming energy resources
The final section will offer a choice of one from three decisions assessed through a 16 mark extended writing question

11. We will aim to ensure you feel happy, challenged and fully supported.
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