Geography

The main focus of this syllabus is an understanding of physical processes and factors that produce diverse and dynamic landscapes over time. This includes the interdependence of physical environments and the interaction between people and the environment as well as an understanding of the need for sustainable management of both physical and human environments. Students will learn to appreciate the differences and similarities between people, places and cultures leading to an improved understanding of societies and economies.

How will I be assessed?

You will sit three written examinations

Paper 1: Living with the physical environment, 1hr 30 (35%)

Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment, 1hr 30 (35%)

Paper 3: Geographical applications, 1hr 15 (30%)

What will I learn?

Students will study a broad range of human and physical geographical topics. In the specification content, students are required to study case studies and examples. Case studies are broader in context and require greater breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding. Examples are more focused on a specific event or situation, are smaller in scale and do not cover the same degree of content. Students will also develop a range of geographical skills including cartographic, graphical, numerical and statistical skills. Students undertake two days of fieldwork and visit West Wittering (coastal study) and Farnham (urban study).