ADVANCED HIGHER

Entry Level:
Higher Geography A or B Pass preferred

Summary of Course Content
The course consists of 3 mandatory Units:

1. Geographical Methods and Techniques – this involves developing skills in fieldwork, statistical awareness and mapwork. 

2. A Geographical Study – pupils plan and research a topic in depth related to the local area.

3. Geographical Issues – this Unit is designed to develop critical thinking.  Pupils identify research questions and critically evaluate different viewpoints.

Assessment & Examinations
The exam is an externally set and assessed written paper of 2½ hours with 3 sections - O.S. map interpretation, data handling exercises and the planning of a fieldwork exercise.

Folio/Project Work:
The Geographical Study is externally assessed. 
One critical evaluation of a current Geographical Issue is externally assessed.