GCSE Geography
Geography helps to make sense of the world around you. The current 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 planet. Fieldwork is a really important part of geography. There is an opportunity for all students to investigate local issues in Cambridge and to assess the effectiveness of sea defences in Sheringham. Some GCSE students also have the chance to explore further afield in our abroad residential. All trips will be a brilliant and fun opportunity to experience some of the things learnt in the classroom.
Geography has a large overlap with many other subjects due to the transferable skills that are developed through studying it. These skills include but are not limited to; communication, decision making, analytical skills, the ability to evaluate data and being versatile to work in different environments. These are attributable to why Geography is one of the most employable subjects at degree level.
Geography Options Information Video
We recommend the following materials to assist with GCSE Geography revision:
- CGP GCSE 9-1 Geography AQA Complete Revision & Practice (w/ Online Ed) - for 2021 exams & beyond
- CGP Grade 9-1 GCSE Geography AQA Revision Question Cards
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Living with the physical environment The challenge of natural hazards |
Paper 1 |
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Challenges in the human environment |
Paper 2 |
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Geographical applications |
Paper 3 |
The table attached below is a breakdown of the units studied at GCSE and the format of the assessments.