Globalisation Notes - Edexcel A level Geography

Revise the entire Globalisation topic for Edexcel A-Level Geography with clear, detailed notes designed to help you understand advanced concepts with confidence. Based on Topic 3 of the official Edexcel A-Level Geography specification, these notes explain what globalisation is, how it has accelerated, and the political, economic, cultural and technological factors driving it, including the role of TNCs, global organisations (WTO, IMF, World Bank), national governments, ICT developments, and trade blocs.

You’ll also find accessible explanations of key concepts such as interdependence, flows, time–space compression, SEZs, KOF and AT Kearney indices, outsourcing, offshoring, glocalisation, and why some countries remain “switched off.” Real-world examples, from China’s Open Door Policy to North Korea, the Sahel, and global environmental pressures, help reinforce complex ideas.

The notes also cover the winners and losers of globalisation, environmental impacts, cultural diffusion and erosion, ethical and environmental responses, unsustainable outcomes, and the rising tensions linked to migration, extremism, and protectionism. Case studies, data, and contemporary examples are included throughout to support strong exam technique and higher-level evaluation.

Perfect for revision, class consolidation, and exam preparation, with everything aligned directly to the Edexcel A-Level specification.

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