L3GEO

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

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91427 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91429 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91430 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91431 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91432 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 14
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

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