Advanced Higher

Advanced Higher Geography Course

Unit 1 Geographical Methods and Techniques

  • Physical and Human Fieldwork Techniques
  • Mapping
  • Statistics
  • Presentation of Geographical Data

Unit 2 Geographical Study     (40% of grade – 80 marks)

25-page report/dissertation on an in-depth fieldwork/research study on a topic of your choice.

Unit 3 Geographical Issues     (30% of grade – 60 marks)

12-page essay, critically analysing 3 viewpoints on a Geographical issue of your choice

Final exam        (30% of grade –  60 marks)

There are three sections to the exam and you must answer a question from each section. The exam lasts 2½ hours

  • Mapping (30 marks),
  • Data analysis (20 marks)
  • Fieldwork (10 marks) 

Please note that there is a compulsory field trip that pupils must attend.

SQA Advanced Higher Geography: http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/38867.html