Course information
Geography
Saint Ambrose College - Trafford
01619802711
Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE
Course summary

Geography is a subject studied with the Edexcel exam board that can be studied alongside a number of subjects. The study of Globalisation and Superpowers has links with Politics, whilst Climate Change involves Physics and Biology. The Carbon and Water Cycle has links with Chemistry, and Geographers make use of numerous statistical tests that link to Mathematics. Geography can be studied alongside other Arts subjects. For example, extended writing, developing arguments, and different viewpoints in English and History. Geography and Modern Foreign Languages are a great advantage if you want to work abroad or in the tourism industry. Geography is a relevant subject as it looks at things that have happened in the past, are happening today and what might happen tomorrow. Geography is all around you; the weather, agriculture, settlements, pollution, poverty, national parks, and a changing climate. If you are not sure of what you want to do in the future, Geography is a way of keeping your options open. During the study, skills will be learned and used in the areas of research, data presentation, statistical analysis, making assessments, and evaluations. These skills are transferable and highly desirable promoting employability.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Physical Geography 9GE0/01 Written examination (2h 15m) 105 marks - 30% of the course • Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes, and Change – Investigation topic: Coastal Landscapes and Change • Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security • Topic 7: Climate Change Futures Paper 2: Human Geography 9GE0/02 Written examination 2h 15m 105 marks - 30% of the course • Topic 3: Globalisation • Topic 4: Shaping Places – Investigation topic: Regenerating Places • Topic 8: Superpowers • Topic 9: Global Migration, Identity and Sovereignty Paper 3: Synoptic Exam 9GE0/03 Written examination 2h 15m 70 marks - 20% of the course • Synoptic resource booklet on Topics 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 above. • Based on knowledge and understanding from the above parts of the course. Non-examined assessment: Independent Investigation 9GE0/04 70 marks - 20% of the course • Investigation, relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification. The investigation is internally assessed and externally moderated, within 3000–4000 words.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityTrafford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressHale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE