Advent Hope Group of Schools

Social Science

The Social Science department brings together History, Geography and the study of society, helping pupils understand the world and their place in it.

IGCSE

Pupils take Cambridge IGCSE courses in History and Geography, combining source analysis with fieldwork, mapping and case studies drawn from Zimbabwe, Africa and the wider world.

A Level

At A Level, pupils continue with History and Geography, undertaking independent research and developing the analytical writing valued by universities.

Key Topics

  • Zimbabwean and African history
  • Source analysis and interpretation
  • Map skills and fieldwork
  • Physical and human geography
  • Independent research projects

Explore on the Cambridge International Site

Find the full syllabuses, assessment details and support materials on the official Cambridge International website:

History and Geography teach pupils where they come from and how the world works, so they can go on to change it for the better.
Mr Mapfumo, Head of Humanities