The CCEA GCE Geography specification gives students a broad knowledge and understanding of the processes and challenges facing our world.

This specification is available at two levels: AS and A2. Students can take the AS units plus the A2 units for a full GCE A level qualification. They can also choose to take the AS course as a stand-alone qualification.

At AS level students investigate physical and human geography themes. They explore the processes that shape weather, the relationships between population and resources or how to protect the countryside. They undertake fieldwork and develop their ability to gather, evaluate and present information.

Those who continue to A2 can explore plate tectonics, climate change, dynamic coastal environments or tropical ecosystems. They also investigate cultural geography, ethnic diversity or tourism. They develop decision-making skills and apply these in a real world scenario.

The specification has six units:

• Unit AS 1: Physical Geography
• Unit AS 2: Human Geography
• Unit AS 3: Fieldwork Skills and Techniques in Geography
• Unit A2 1: Physical  Processes, Landforms and Management
• Unit A2 2: Processes and Issues in Human Geography
• Unit A2 3: Decision Making in Geography.