Geography
Geography
Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people. It explores the relationships between people and the natural environment, investigating how the environment impacts people and society, and how people impact the environment. Geography is a unique subject as it aims to understand both people and the natural environment - one seldom exists without the other in our modern world. Aside from broadening your knowledge of the world, geography can lead to career opportunities in environmental science, urban planning, policy making, research, education, property development, agriculture, and data science.
Vocational Pathways
Construction, Creative, Primary, Services, Social
LEVEL ONE
Code: L1GEO
Course of Study
Level 1 Geography lays the foundations for understanding our world by investigating a wide range of different environments and issues. Global tourism destinations, local and international natural disasters, global population, and environmental sustainability are all part of this course that aims to understand how the natural environment affects us and how we are impacting the environment.
Learning will be based around local, national and international issues and environments, and will include a field trip as part of this course.
Assessment
Internal (10)
AS91932: Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
AS91933: Explore an environment using data
External (10)
AS91934: Demonstrate an understanding of how natural processes shape an environment
AS91935: Demonstrate understanding of the decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region
LEVEL TWO
Code: L2GEO
Course of Study
Level 2 Geography aims to examine the world in more depth by investigating global landscapes and cityscapes to understand how people and the environment interact together. We explore the complexities of development inequalities, find patterns in the distribution of megacities around the world, research how natural processes shape local and international environments, and consider the use of pest control methods within New Zealand.
Learning will be based around local, national and international issues and environments, and will include a field trip as part of this course.
Vocational Pathways
Construction, Creative, Primary, Services, Social
Assessment
Internal 14 credits
AS91244: Conduct geographic research with guidance (5 credits)
AS91245: Explain aspects of a New Zealand geographic issue (3 credits)
AS91246: Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale (3 credits)
AS91241: Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern (3 credits)
External 4 credits
AS 91242: Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development (4 credits)
AS91243: Apply geographic concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment (4 credits) (R + W)
Entry Criteria
Automatic entry if you have attained 12 credits in Level 1 Geography or if you have not done Geography before you can do Level 2 provided you have demonstrated ability to cope with an academic subject at this level.
LEVEL THREE
Code: L3GEO
Course of Study
Level 3 Geography explores the dynamic world of geography by analysing ongoing processes and challenges shaping our world today. This course aims to explore global and national issues in both breadth and depth by investigating the impact of plastic waste in the ocean, discussing the impact of tourism development globally, researching the impacts of music festivals, and exploring how natural processes shape the land.
Learning will be based around local, national and international issues and environments, and will include a field trip as part of this course.
Vocational Pathways
Construction, Creative, Primary, Services, Social
Assessment
Internal 14 credits
AS91430: Conduct geographic research with consultation (5 credits)
AS91431: Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue (3 credits) (R)
AS91432: Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale (3 credits)
AS91428 Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective (3 credits) (R)
External 4 credits
AS91429: Demonstrate understanding of a given environment through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills (4 credits) (R+W)
Entry Criteria
Automatic entry if you have attained at least 11 credits in Level 2 Geography or if you have not done Geography before you can do Level 3 provided you have demonstrated ability to cope with an academic subject at this level.
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