Geography
The GCSE covers a wide range of Physical and Human topics as well as giving students numerous geography skills that transfer well to many other GCSE subjects.
Watch the subject video, read the Subject Information and if you still have questions, contact the Humanities Faculty on the form below.
What is involved in taking GCSE Geography?
The GCSE covers a wide range of physical, human and environmental geography topics as well as giving students numerous geography skills that transfer well to many other GCSE subjects.
How is the course structured and what exam board do we use?
The exam board and specification is Edexcel Geography Specification A
Paper 1 - Living with the Physical Environment
37.5% of total GCSE
1 hour 30 minutes
Paper 2 - Challenges in the Human Environment
37.5% of total GCSE
1 hour 30 minutes
Paper 3 - Geographical applications
25% of total GCSE
1 hour
What skills do I need to be successful in the subject?
An interest in the world around you, how we influence the environment and how it affects us.
Strong written communication skills.
Ability to analyse and interpret different sources of information e.g. maps, graphs, photographs and written sources.
Capable of looking at issues from different perspectives.
How will this help me prepare for my future?
Geography will develop many geographical and transferable skills e.g. data and statistics, map reading, analysing and interpreting information, decision making, ICT skills, critical analysis, fieldwork skills and many more.
A highly regarded subject by education providers and employers.
A clear understanding of the world you live in, the current issues we face, and how to be a responsible global citizen.
Useful websites:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zsytxsg