Level 3 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Tothe.
Geography is the study of the Earth - the land, the oceans, and the people on it. Geographers are interested in how the world works, how it is changing, and why. We are also interested in cultures, societies and politics - how people change our world and how the world changes us
At Year 13, topics include (but are not limited to):
- Human Trafficking - the illegal trade of human beings
- Blood Diamonds - the ethics & spread of the diamond trade
- Coastal Processes - how our coastlines are formed & function
- Tourism in Waitomo
- Practical Geographical Skills (e.g. mapping)
Where does it lead? As a subject uniquely positioned with one foot in the humanities and the other in the sciences, Geography provides a pathway to a wide range of qualifications & job areas. Geographers can be found in all types of careers because they have such a wide and sound understanding of the world and how it works.
These job areas include:
Engineering, Architecture, Health sciences, Law, Journalism, Social work, Conservation work, City design and planning, Psychology, Politics, Tourism, Education, Foreign Affairs, Geology, Anthropology and Sociology... and many more
What should I have already done?
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in how people interact with the world around us. An interest in the Social Sciences is essential.
Course Contribution
$22 workbook
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
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Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
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Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
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Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
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Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Statistician, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Barrister, Author, Hotel/Motel Manager, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Psychologist, Trainer, Journalist, Helicopter Pilot, Primary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Geospatial Specialist,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025