Here is some useful information for pupils who are thinking of taking Geography Elective in Secondary Three.

Subject Content
Geography Elective is one of the three available elective components (the other two being: History Elective and Literature Elective ) of the compulsory Combined Humanities subject, comprising 50% of the total mark. The compulsory component is the Social Studies Component.

The geographical aims of this elective are to enable pupils to develop an understanding of:

• The characteristics and distribution of Economic Geography.
• Physical Human relationships.
• Processes affecting the Human Environment.

Syllabus

• Latest MOE Syllabus for Lower Secondary Geography - PDF Format
• Latest Combined Syllabus for 'N' Level Humanities - PDF Format
• Latest Combined Syllabus for 'O' Level Humanities - PDF Format

Career Opportunities in Geography

• Bank Manager
• Teacher
• Lecturer
• Meteorologist
• Geophysicist
• Geologist
• Urban Planner
• Cartographer
• In addition, the study of Geography equips one with a broad based foundation for lifelong learning and instills a sense of national identity with global awareness as well as develops an independent enquiring mind and critical thinking skills which will be valuable for all careers.