GCSE Course Followed: Geography

Specification: Edexcel A (Syllabus code – 1GA0)

Why Choose GCSE Geography?

• Geography focusses on understanding and finding solutions to current issues which span the globe, such as climate change and migration.
• Geography is a core facilitating subject for the prestigious ‘Russell Group’ universities. 
• Visits to interesting places!  GCSE students go on two field trips, to Snowdonia and Ancoats in Manchester.
• Physical Geography strongly links with Science, Maths and Geology. 
• Human geography complements Economics, Arts and other Humanities. 
• Geographical Skills - Geography is highly relevant and prepares students for their future – students develop transferrable skills that open up interesting employment paths.

GCSE Content - Edexcel (A) Specification 

Who should take GCSE Geography?

Those with an interest in global issues and an inquisitive mind – you will be learning about the world you live in, such as the climate crisis and mass migration.

 

Careers

Geographers find a huge variety of opportunities and have some of the best graduate employment rates in diverse fields including: Banking, Insurance, Accountancy, Investment, Law, Medicine, Media, Economic development, Surveying, Architecture, Civil Service, Charity and NGOs, Cartography, Environmental Consultancy and Coastal/River engineering. Watch this video to hear from real world Geographers and what they love about their job!!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mj8MTWZX4M

“The study of Geography is about understanding the complexity of our physical and human world, and appreciating the diversity of cultures that exist across continents”.   Barack Obama