Jumeirah College
Geography GCSE
1312 A Edexcel
Welcome to this presentation,
describing the Geography
GCSE 1312 A Edexcel
course.
Unit Information
The Geography GCSE is designed to
develop a range of relevant skills and
knowledge from students previous
study of Geography. It will introduce
them to new skills, new places and
new ideas. It will also allow students
to apply what they are learning and
understand more about how people’s
decisions shape the world we live in.
Unit Information
Unit A1: The Physical World
Unit A1’s theme is the physical world. It covers Rivers, Glaciation
and Coasts.
Unit A2: The Human World
Unit A2’s theme is the human world. Studies include Population
Change, Population Structure and its Characteristics and
Settlements.
Unit A3: The Economic World
Unit 3’s theme is the economic world. In this unit, students will
study Economic Systems, Farming Systems and Location of
Industry.
Unit Information
Unit A4: The Natural World
Unit A4’s theme is ‘The Natural World’. Students will study air
masses and weather, world climates and forest communities.
Unit B5: Managing the Environment
Unit B5’s theme is ‘Managing the Environment’. In this unit,
students will study coastal management, river management
and fragile environments.
Unit C7: Managing Tourism
Unit C7’s theme is ‘Managing Tourists’. Throughout this unit,
students study growth of global tourism, impact on people and
environments and management issues.
Unit Information
Coursework
An investigation based on primary
data collection. Candidates are
required to use ICT at various
stages in their investigation. The
coursework write-up will be a
maximum of 2,000 words.
The coursework project is on Tourism
in Dubai.
What is involved?
The course is made up of a series of core units
that cover the themes of physical and
human geography while the option units (B5
& C7) look at interrelationships between
people and the environment which give a
broad and balanced overview of the
subject. A variety of teaching methods are
used including discussions of topical issues,
debates, simulations, videos, fieldwork as
well as more traditional methods.
Summary of Scheme
of Assessment
Assessment occurs in two tiers. Foundation tier candidates take papers 1F and 2F
and submit one item of coursework. This tier is targeted at grades C to G.
Higher tier candidates take papers 3H and 4H and also submit on item of
coursework. This is targeted at grades A* to D.
Paper/component
Mode of assessment
Weighting
Length
1F or 3H
Written examination
testing core units.
45%
1 hour 45 minutes
2F or 4H
Written examination
testing option units.
30%
1 hour 15 minutes
Coursework
Investigation based on
primary data collection.
25%
What could I do
next with GCSE Geography
A GCSE in Geography is a stepping-stone
to a whole range of future opportunities.
A good grade will help you move onto
any A/S or A Level course. Alternatively,
employment opportunities where your
geographical skills will be particularly
valued include journalism and the
media, law, engineering, business
management, ICT, environmental
management, teaching, economic
planning, marketing, leisure, recreation
and tourism.
Thank you very much for
your attention!