Geography
Course summary
Is this course for me? Yes, if you are interested in how the environment is affecting us all, and have an interest in the world around you and current affairs, a willingness to explore new ideas and an ability to communicate effectively. Geography graduates are among the most employable students today and it is a highly desirable subject for a range of careers. A 9 -5 grade in Geography GCSE and also English GCSE would indicate that this is a course for you. What will I learn? You will: • Gain an understanding of the issues affecting people and the surrounding natural environment • Learn about human interactions: migration, human rights, changing spaces, making places • Learn about our natural environment: coastal landscapes and our Earth’s life support systems • Appreciate a range of contemporary global challenges: disease dilemmas and hazardous earth • Plan and conduct a fieldwork investigation on a 5 day residential trip What could this course lead to? Geography is relevant to a broad range of careers – a few examples might include: • Journalism • Travel and tourism • Development and aid work • The armed forces • Architecture • Meteorology • Cartography • Geology • Environmental studies • The oil industry • Recreation management • Town planning • Consultancy
Entry Requirements
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As published by the school
GCSE grade 6 in Geography and/or Humanities subject & grade 5 in Maths, English Language and English Literature.
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Assessment
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