There has never been a better or more important time to study geography. With growing interest in issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion, geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study. Geographers are also highly employable.
In Key Stage 3, all pupils are taught the core skills that will prepare them for GCSE Geography.
Pupils choosing GCSE courses are now often encouraged by schools to include courses which will enable them to achieve Ebacc as part of their Key Stage 4 education. Geography is a subject which can form part of the Ebacc. It is a solid academic subject and well respected by universities and employers alike.
Geography helps you to make sense of the world around you. It is hands on, it is relevant and it is fun. The GCSE course is a good mix of topics such as urban issues, world development, extreme environments, rivers and hazards to name but a few. The course will give you the chance to get to grips with some of the big questions which affect our world and understand the social, economic and physical forces and processes which shape and change our world.
Fieldwork, or working outside the classroom is a really important part of geography. Your teacher will be able to tell you more about the specific GCSE course offered in school. Don’t forget to ask about what sort of topic you might cover in your controlled assessment and where you will do your fieldwork.
The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Geography B consists of three externally examined papers.
Students must complete all assessments in May/June in any single year.
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