Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/8417/6
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Global Development and Connections
Development and Inequality
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different measures of development
- Analyse the causes and consequences of global inequality
2
Global Development and Connections
Global Connections
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the role of international organisations such as the IMF, World Bank, and WTO in shaping global trade and development policies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of trade agreements in reducing economic disparities between developed and developing nations.
- Assess the positive and negative impacts of international migration on both source and host countries’ development.
- Critically examine the contribution of different forms of tourism (mass, ecotourism, adventure) to sustainable development.
- Compare and contrast the theories of dependency and neoliberalism in explaining global connections and development outcomes.
- Synthesise evidence to construct a balanced argument on whether global connections reinforce or reduce global inequalities.
3
Globalisation
Causes of Globalisation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key drivers of globalisation
- Explain how globalisation has accelerated over time
4
Globalisation
Globalisation and Development
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the relationship between globalisation and development
- Evaluate strategies to manage globalisation
5
Globalisation
Impacts of Globalisation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the economic, social, and environmental impacts of globalisation
- Evaluate the uneven distribution of globalisation's benefits
6
Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
Coastal Management
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the costs and benefits of different coastal management strategies
- Assess the impact of human activity on coastal landscapes
7
Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
Coastal Landscapes and Change
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the operation of coastal systems and processes
- Analyse the formation of coastal landforms
8
Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
Glaciated Landscape Management
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the impacts of climate change on glaciated landscapes
- Assess the challenges of managing glaciated areas for tourism and conservation
9
Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
Glaciated Landscapes and Change
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand glacial systems and processes
- Explain the formation of glacial landforms
10
Shaping Places
Diverse Places
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain how places are made diverse through migration and demographic change
- Analyse the challenges and opportunities of living in diverse places
11
Shaping Places
Regeneration Strategies
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the success of different regeneration strategies
- Assess the role of stakeholders in regeneration
12
Shaping Places
Regenerating Places
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of place and how it is shaped
- Analyse the need for regeneration in different areas
13
Superpowers
Superpowers and Global Influence
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the influence of superpowers on global politics, economy, and culture
- Evaluate the challenges to superpower dominance
14
Superpowers
Nature of Superpowers
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define superpowers and identify their characteristics
- Explain the rise and fall of superpowers over time
15
Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Tectonic Hazards
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the causes and characteristics of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis
- Evaluate the impacts of tectonic hazards on people and the environment
16
Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Hazard Management
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the effectiveness of hazard management strategies
- Compare approaches to risk reduction in different countries
17
Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Plate Tectonics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theory of plate tectonics and the structure of the Earth
- Explain the distribution of tectonic hazards
18
The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security
Energy Security
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the factors affecting energy security
- Evaluate the impacts of energy use and strategies for sustainability
19
The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security
The Carbon Cycle
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the global carbon cycle and its stores and fluxes
- Explain the role of different carbon sinks
20
The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
Water Insecurity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the causes and consequences of water insecurity
- Evaluate strategies to manage water supply
21
The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
The Water Cycle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the global water cycle and its stores and fluxes
- Explain the drainage basin system
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8417/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016