Geography is the study of Earth’s landscapes, people, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live. Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences (Human Geography) with the natural sciences (Physical Geography). Human Geography concerns the understanding of societal change, demographics and the economy. Physical Geography concerns the understanding of physical landscapes, processes and the environment.

Why Choose Geography

Geography helps you to make sense of the world around you. It is hands on, relevant and fun. The course will give you the chance to get to grips with some of the most current and pressing issues that affect our world. You will study and understand the social, economic and physical processes which shape our ever-changing world.

Course Content

You will travel the world from your classroom and will explore case studies of places and people both near and far. GCSE Geography topics are varied and cover a range of physical and human areas in Geography. In Physical Geography, you will study The Challenge of Natural Hazards, The Living World (focusing on Tropical Rainforests and Hot Desert Environments) and Physical Landscapes in the UK (focusing on Rivers and Coasts) In Human Geography, you will study Urban Issues and Challenges, with detailed studies of Sheffield and Mumbai, The Challenge of Resource Management and The Changing Economic World.

 There are also opportunities for trips that will take place throughout the course. Field trips provide an insight to real life examples and case studies that join together classroom learning and how studied processes look in the real world. Students will participate in a river investigation in the Peak District and explore economic change in our local area through fieldwork. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in optional trips aboard. Previous field trips have included Barcelona, Naples and Iceland.

Subject Units and Assessment Outline

Physical Geography: 90-minute paper (35%)

• The Challenge of Natural Hazards, The Living World and Physical Landscapes

Human Geography: 90-minute paper (35%)

• Urban Issues and Challenges, Resource Management and The Changing Economic World

 Geographical Applications: 90-minute paper (30%)

• Geographical Skills, Fieldwork and Pre-release

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