GCSE Geography (WJEC)
A Level Geography (WJEC) 

Why not check out the following websites and resources that inform you of why to opt for Geography, advice on careers in Geography, interesting topics for study, ideas for Geography beyond school and much more.

  • Royal Geographical Society - RGS www.rgs.org A recognised society and professional body for geography.

http://www.geographyinaction.co.uk

http://www.geographical.co.uk

http://www.geography.org.uk

 Popular Geography Websites                    
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  • Climate4Classrooms Resources on the local impacts of climate change in China, Indonesia, China and the UK; developed in partnership with the British Council and the Royal Meteorological Society.
  • Discovering the Arctic Sister site to Discovering Antarctica, examining the local and international implications of changes to the region's environments and peoples.
  • Your Climate Your Life Website based around our changing climate and how it affects our lives.
  • Geography in the News Award winning site containing up-to-date curriculum material examining geographical events in the media. 
  • Unlocking the Archives Contains educational resources based on the Society's unique archive collections. Many resources are linked to exhibitions. 
  • Who do we think we are? Website looks at exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship.
  • Discovering Antarctica Interactive website covering topics such as climate change and future pressures in the region. 
  • Passport to the Poles Inspires a feeling of wonder about our world and the fragility of environments and helps young people to have a better understanding of their various ways of life.
  • Global Eye A website based on Global Eye magazine for pupils about global development issues.

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GCSE Geography (WJEC)

Statistics show that compared to other subjects Geography graduates are among the most employable. They possess the skills that employers look for. Geography is a combination of the facts of science and the understanding of the arts.

"Geography is the subject that holds the key to our future" Michael Palin

 

Geographers can...

  • Make a concise report
  • Handle data
  • Ask questions and find answers
  • Make decisions about an issue
  • Analyse material
  • Manage themselves
  • Solve problems
  • Think independently 
  

Geographers are...

  • Good communicators
  • Spatially aware
  • Socially and environmentally aware
  • Problem solvers
  • Good team players
  • Computer literate
  • Well rounded, flexible thinkers
 

 

Without Geography you are...
NOWHERE!

The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done before. Geography explains why this is and helps to prepare you for those changes. If you enjoy studying Geography and are good at it - carry on studying it for GCSE! You are more likely to obtain your best results in a subject you enjoy and are good at! Geography provides a firm basis for life-long learning.

 

 

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A Level Geography (WJEC) 

 

The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done. Geography explains why this is and helps to prepare you for those changes. If you enjoy studying Geography and are good at it - why not carry on studying it for A Level!

The A Level course uses relevant, up to date case study materials to keep you interested and enable you to undertake your own research. You can read the papers, watch the news, take interest in TV programmes and watch DVDs that will provide additional information to increase your awareness of the Geography around you. Fieldwork opportunities will also enhance your understanding and be lots of fun too.

Geography graduates can enter into one of 3 career paths: 
  • A career directly related to your Geography course: A degree in Geography is an entry point to many careers, such as town and transport planning, chartered surveying, land and water management, environmental consultancy, development, tourism, conservation, demography, housing and social welfare.
  • A more general career that uses geographers' wide range of skills. Many Geographers chose careers in information technology, administration and management, the financial sector, marketing, research, industry and manufacturing, media and law.
  • Further full-time study or training to develop a career in research (Masters or PhD) or teaching (PGCE), or to advance qualifications for entry into more specialised professions (Masters or PhD). If your career path is to be varied, you will need transferable skills and flexibility. Geography provides you with these.

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