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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments, and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 93212 4  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nSummary of International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level Geography specification Issue 3 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Research and fieldwork\u003Cbr>Updated information for fieldwork requirements | 31 |\n| Appendix 7\u003Cbr>Updated information for fieldwork requirements | 87-88 |\n| Appendices\u003Cbr>Appendices section has been reorganised and updated with removal of World Class Qualifications design principles and Fieldwork statement | 78-92 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/contact-us/teachers.html](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/contact-us/teachers.html)  \nAbout this specification 2  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 5  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International Advanced  \nSubsidiary/Advanced Level qualifications in Geography? 6  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications 7  \nQualification at a glance 8  \nGeography content 12  \nHow to use the content section of the specification 13  \nUnit 1: Global Challenges 14  \nUnit 2: Geographical Investigations 24  \nUnit 3: Contested Planet 34  \nUnit 4: Researching Geography 54  \nAssessment information 67  \nAdministration and general information 71  \nEntries, resitting of units and forbidden combinations 71  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special  \nconsideration and malpractice 71  \nAwarding and reporting 73  \nStudent recruitment and progression 75  \nAppendices 77  \nAppendix 1: Codes 78  \nAppendix 2 : Transferable skills 79  \nAppendix 3 : Level 3 Extended Project qualification 80  \nAppendix 4 : Glossary 83  \nAppendix 5 : Use of calculators 84  \nAppendix 6 : Geographical skills 85  \nAppendix 7 : Geographical investigation 87  \nAppendix 8: Definitions and acronyms 89  \nAppendix 9: Command word taxonomy 91  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary in Geography and the Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Geography are part of a suite of International Advanced Level qualifications offered by Pearson .  \nThese qualifications are not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.  \nKey features  \nThis sp","cbCaibcfqa0eTNVi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibcfqa0eTNVi","pdf",1211129,99,"English","# Summary of International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level Geography specification Issue 3 changes\n## Research and fieldwork\n## Appendix updates\n# About this specification\n## Why choose Edexcel qualifications?\n## Supporting you in planning and implementing\n# Qualification at a glance\n## Geography content\n### Unit 1: Global Challenges\n### Unit 2: Geographical Investigations\n### Unit 3: Contested Planet\n### Unit 4: Researching Geography\n# Assessment information\n## Administration and general information\n# Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications are covered by this Geography specification Issue 3?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary in Geography (XGE01) and the Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Geography (YGE01).\"},{\"question\":\"When was the specification first taught and first examined?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching is from September 2016, with first examination from June 2017. 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