Geography SEC Level

Entry Requirements

School leaving standard of education is recommended. For online lessons, learners need to have an understanding on how to use a computer.

Duration

30-week course with 3 contact hours per week.

Learning Outcomes

Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

•Application of skills required for the use of different types of maps, including topographical maps at different scales, within the context of human and physical landscapes.
•Understanding of how weather is measured and recorded, exploration of the characteristics of different weather systems, and their effects on the environment.
•Description of the formation of the three main types of rock and the processes of their weathering, with emphasis on limestone (karstic) landscapes; understanding of coastal processes resulting in the formation of distinctive landforms; and investigation of coastal management strategies.
•Understanding of river processes resulting in the formation of distinctive landforms, and investigation of river management strategies.
•Understanding of the formation of landforms at different plate margins, and of the causes and impacts of earthquakes and volcanoes.
•Evaluation of different energy sources to support a secure and sustainable energy system in the European Union.
•Understanding of how physical factors such as climate and soil, together with human activities, affect natural vegetation and the environment.
•Understanding of models of urban structure, the causes and effects of urbanisation, population distribution, change and structure, as well as analysis of the causes and consequences of migration.
•Understanding of the characteristics, development and impact of the four economic sectors, and investigation of contrasts in development between MEDCs and LEDCs.
•Understanding of techniques used to collect, present and analyse primary and secondary sources in order to write reports, reach conclusions and make recommendations.   

Delivery Method

Online

Certification/Award

MATSEC certification upon sitting for and passing the exam.

Progression to Further Education

After successfully completing this course, learners may continue studying the subject at post-secondary level, such as Intermediate or Advanced Level, or pursue related pathways at tertiary level, including through alternative entry routes such as the maturity clause.

Additional Note

This is a revision course for learners sitting for the SEC level examination. The educator is therefore not required to deliver the entire syllabus issued by MATSEC https://www.um.edu.mt/matsec/syllabi

MATSEC exam results issued by the Examinations Department

Exam

Apply through MATSEC.

Language of Instruction

Bilingual