• We offer Geography at Higher 1, Higher 2 and Higher 3 Level.
• 95% of our students opt for the H2 Geography curriculum as it provides a more thorough coverage of the subject than the H1 curriculum.
• The full syllabi can be downloaded from the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board website. http://www.seab.gov.sg
  
  
  

H1 Geography (8812) aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of physical geography, human geography and geographical techniques. Compulsory topics are Lithospheric Processes, Hazards & Management and The Globalisation of Economic Activity. A third topic is a choice of either: Hydrologic Processes, hazards & Management or Urban Issues & Challenges. With H1 Geography, students will have an appreciation of the key physical processes affecting the surface of the earth and the challenges and issues in today’s global economic activities.

Examinations:

Students sit for a written paper, comprising data response and structured essay questions.

H2 Geography (9730) prepares students adequately for studying geography and geography -related courses at the university. It provides students with a good foundation in physical geography, human geography and geographical techniques.

The physical geography topics cover the processes and management of the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere. It also examines current issues such as the Management of Transborder River Basins, which will allow students to appreciate the complexities and politics of water management. The human geography topics cover the globalisation of economic activities, population issues and urban challenges. With H2 Geography, students will have a deep understanding of the geographical tensions, challenges and issues in today’s economic activities.

Examinations:

Students sit for two written examination papers, comprising data response and structured essay questions.

H3 Geography (9806) builds on the knowledge, understanding and competencies acquired in H2 Geography. It provides students with the ability and interest in Geography with opportunities to engage in geographical theory and research. Students are challenged to explore the theoretical and critical discourses of Geography in the way it is perceived, defined and practised. There are two components: Geography Explored and Geography Enquiry. Geography Explored is a taught component, which focuses on the concepts and themes central to the practice of the discipline. Geography Enquiry is based on an individual investigation. Pre-requisite: H2 Geography

Examinations:

Students submit a 2500-3000 word research essay based on a topic of their choice, which has to be approved by Cambridge International Examinations.

There are also alternative H3 programmes in Geography offered by MOE partners such as NUS. This may be available to RJC students.