Geography
Leaving Certificate
Syllabus
The revised Geography syllabus has core, elective and optional (higher level only) units.
There are only 3 Core units which all must study:
- Core Unit One – Patterns and Processes in the Physical Environment.
- Core Unit Two – Regional Geography.
- Core Unit Three – Geographical Investigation and Skills.
There are 2 Elective Units and all students are required to study one of these:
- Elective Unit 4 – Patterns and Processes in Economic Activities; or
- Elective Unit 5 – Patterns and Processes in the Human Environment.
There are also 4 Optional Units which are for Higher Level Students only.
A good geography student shows
- An interest in the world as it is now
- A thirst for knowledge to explain and explore the current situation
- An ability to express themselves accurately and to support their arguments with relevant information.
- An interest in reading and watching relevant programmes on television and video
Examination
- Written Paper
2 ½ Hours
Ordinary level students answer 4 questions
Higher level students answer 5 questions - Geographical Investigation 20%
Submitted in March of 6th Year
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