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IB Geography

The ability to view issues from a wider perspective means Geography can usefully be combined with other Science or Arts subjects. Thus, the flexibility of geographers keeps them in demand for a much wider range of careers than prescriptive subjects can offer. Geography has been defined amongst the key “facilitating” highly regarded subjects in a guide compiled by the Russell Group (20 leading UK universities).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GCSE Geography Grade 6. If you have not studied Geography at GCSE we will expect English Literature or Language and Sciences at Grade 6 or above.
“Geography is so relevant. Nearly everything we have studied has been in the news in the last 6 months!”

WHERE THIS SUBJECT CAN TAKE YOU

Pursuing a pure geography degree will immerse you in the most pressing issues facing modern society, such as population dynamics, climate change, resource security and natural disasters. Many universities offer the flexibility of combining geography with other disciplines such as Oceanography, Environmental Science, Geology, Zoology, Politics, Economics and various languages. Highly respected by employers, it serves as a bridge between science and humanities. Pupils from Ryde have gone on to careers as digital mapping experts, mineral extraction managers and environmental surveyors for the Ministry of Defence.

24 GEOGRAPHY
AWARD – IBDP & IBCP
Geography (Individuals and Societies – Group 3

COURSE CONTENT/STRUCTURE

Part 1 – Geographical Themes (2 at SL and 3 at HL)

  • Oceans and Coastal Margins
  • Geophysical Hazards
     
  • Leisure, Tourism and Sport

Part 2 – Core (SL and HL)

  • Population Distribution - Changing Population
  • Global Climate - Vulnerability and Resilience
  • Global Resource Consumption and Security

Part 3 – Core Extension (HL only)

  • Power, Places and Networks
  • Human Development and Diversity
  • Global Risks and Resilience

Internal Assessment
Based on fieldwork using a combination of primary and secondary data collected.

ASSESSMENT

Core Themes: 35% (SL & HL) (2hrs 15mins)
Optional Themes: 40% (SL & HL) (1hr 15mins)
HL Extension: 1hr (HL)
Internal Assessment: 25% (SL & HL)

Exams are in May of the Upper Sixth. Questions are open- ended and allow the freedom to discuss, offer opinions and evaluate.
 

 

 

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