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Subject | Geography
Description
The Year 11 Geography course investigates biophysical and human geography and develops students’ knowledge and understanding of the spatial and ecological dimensions of the environment around them. Enquiry methodologies are used to investigate the unique characteristics of our world through fieldwork, geographical skills and the study of contemporary geographical issues. The HSC course enables students to appreciate geographical perspectives of the contemporary world. There are specific studies on biophysical and human processes, interactions and trends.
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HSC Assessment structure
The Year 11 course consists of three assessment tasks. Students complete a Senior Geography Project (SGP) in the Preliminary course and must undertake ten hours of fieldwork in both the Preliminary and HSC courses. The Year 12 course consists of four assessment tasks, one of which is the Trial HSC Examination.
Career paths
Students studying Geography can continue through university to a variety of careers such as working in government, town planning, resource management, tourism, surveying, architecture, landscaping, ecology, demography, environmental engineering, aviation, ecology, environmental science, tourism, geophysics and zoology.
Skills required
Students who are interested in the environment around them should consider undertaking the study of Geography. The ability to interpret maps, charts, diagrams and data is a valuable skill for the Geography student. The content of Geography builds upon the skills learnt throughout secondary schooling. Students who have done well in this subject in the past have shown self-discipline, have taken responsibility for their learning and have an inquiring mind.
Why choose it
With a strong grasp of Geography, students are well prepared to explore issues as informed citizens in a changing world. Geography provides a deeper understanding of the variable character of life on our planet. Students of Geography develop skills and understandings transferable and applicable to the world of work.
