Course information
3 - Geography SL
The Rochester Grammar School - Medway
03333602120
Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
Course summary

Why Study Geography? Geography will stimulate your curiosity about the ‘physical’ and ‘natural world’ around them, understanding the ‘wider meaning’ and to inspire the future generation of Geographical Investigators. Geography underpins a life-long ‘conversation’ about the Earth as the home of humankind. The skills developed through geographical studies, make you of potential interest to a wide range of employers, for example: working with development or aid agencies; environmental work; journalism; using Geographical Information Systems; working for the census office and in tourism and recreation. Statistics show that compared with other subjects, geographers are among the most employable.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 5 in Geography or a Humanity

How you'll be assessed

External Assessment: Paper 1: Geographic Themes: (35% 1 ½ hours) Two optional themes will be studied - Freshwater - Issues and Conflicts: Water is a scarce resource and thus its management is complex. - Hazards and Disasters: The risk assessment and response to hazards. Paper 2: Geographic perspectives—global change (40% 1 ¼ hours) Overview of the key global issues of our times. Considers the likely causes and impacts of global climate change and the necessity for sustainability. - Population distribution - changing population - Global climate - vulnerability and resilience - Global resource consumption and security Internal assessment (SL 25% HL 20%) A written report (maximum 2,500 words) base on fieldwork. This is a compulsory field trip and will cost approximately £60 (based on 2018 prices).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMedway
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressMaidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY