Geography is a broad based academic subject which will open up options for you in your future. Employers and universities see Geography as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding. Your A Level Geography course will cover both the physical and human environments and the complex interaction of processes that shape our world. It will also, importantly, show the applied side of the subject - how human intervention affects the environment and how people adapt and mitigate the effects of processes on their environment. There is plenty of room for discussion and extended research, which will help you become an independent thinker and learner. You will learn in a wide variety of ways, using maps, GIS skills, data analysis, photos and videos. You will be encouraged to frame your own questions using higher level thinking skills and show your grasp of complex issues through report and essay writing. Fieldwork is an essential part of the A Level course. You are required to complete four days of fieldwork, which is completed on a residential trip to Slapton Ley, Devon. Here you will be introduced to both physical and human fieldwork, as well as collecting data for your independent investigation, worth 20% of your total grade. Geography is a broad based subject which provides lots of opportunities for future progression. For example careers in sustainability and green issues, urban regeneration, and energy supply. If you are working towards a future course in medicine or veterinary medicine then geography is a good choice to give your A Level options the breadth that universities seek.