Geography

Course summary

Course content The specification offers an issues-based approach to studying Geography, enabling students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalisation and responses to hazards. Many of the challenges facing the world today are covered in the AS and A level specification, which makes Geography an ideal platform for 21st century careers. Universities There are many higher education courses available in Geography or related fields, post A-Level, and Geography is also considered a facilitating subject by many top Universities. Other skills developed Students will develop the ability to: identify geographical questions and issues select appropriate routes to enquiry organise, record and present information, ideas and arguments use a wide range of fieldwork techniques describe, analyse, evaluate and interpret evidence, draw conclusions the ability to use statistical analysis in processing fieldwork data Career value Geography can be used for a wide range of jobs including advertising, agriculture, banking, cartography, commerce, education, engineering, environmental management, estate agency, finance, horticulture, journalism, law, local government law, marketing, meteorology, planning, public relations, radio, retailing, sales, social and health services, surveying, transport, travel, tourism, TV. A student’s view “I have found A Level Geography fascinating – it has opened my eyes as to the way in which people interact with their environment. I have gained a clear understanding of many of the issues facing the world today such as- the impact of globalisation, climate change, peak oil, environmental degradation and conflicts over water. The topics that I have covered in lessons are very much in the news on a daily basis. I now see why sustainable development has to be the way forward if the planet is to survive. The course allowed me to use knowledge gained in my other A Level subjects in a geographical context. I have learnt many skills, including data collection, decision making and research techniques.”