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August 13, 2022

Leaving Certificate Geography

Leaving Certificate Geography

by brendan / Tuesday, 13 November 2018 / Published in Subjects

Number of classes per week: 5

Expected hours of homework/outside study per week: 2.5 hours (min)

Course Outline:

Core Units

 

1. Patterns and processes in the physical environment

 

2. Regional geography

 

3. The Geographical Investigation and skills unit

Elective Units (Choose one)

 

4. Patterns and processes in economic activities

 

 

5. Patterns and processes in the human environment

Optional Units (Choose one)

 

6. Global interdependence

 

7. Geoecology

 

8. Culture and identity

 

9. The atmosphere-ocean environment

 

Assessment:

1-Geographical Investigation: 20% of Final Grade. Students take part in a fieldtrip where research is carried out and later written up in a project style guided by your teachers. It is sent away for correction externally.

2-Exam Paper: 80% of Final Grade*. The exam is 2 hours 50 minutes in duration. It consists of 10 short questions, 3 structured and 6 short essay questions and a longer essay question. *(Please note structure varies at ordinary level)

Skills Required:

Time management, ability to structure essays, ability to retain and reproduce large quantities of new material.

Future Prospects:

Students who study Geography often go on to work in teaching, planning, development, journalism and environmental consultancy along with more specialised careers such as Geologist and meteorologists.

 

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