Geography

Course summary

Simply put, Geography is our future. When we look at any issue with the balance and scrutiny that geographical study offers, we move beyond the media hype or political spin. Geography allows us to see the world more clearly. (Tom Biebrach) Geography is unique in that it helps students to see the world as a whole instead of split up into subject boxes. Geography examines the complex interaction of people and their natural environment and helps understand that decisions and actions will have an impact on the world. Geographers study the world at a local level and at an international level and bring together global political decisions, natural events and changes in lifestyles. Over the two years you will study a combination of Physical and Human Geography: Physical Geography • Water and carbon cycles • Hot desert systems and landscapes • Coastal systems and landscapes • Glacial systems and landscapes • Hazards • Ecosystems under stress Human Geography • Global systems and global governance • Changing places • Contemporary urban environments • Population and the environment • Resource Security Field Investigation • Students will also complete a geographical investigation which is linked to the specification content but based on a question defined individually by students. As part of the investigation students must undertake independent fieldwork.