Geography

Course summary

How will I learn? Students will need to have an open, inquiring and critical approach to the subject. The course is demanding and a consistently disciplined approach to study is necessary. Fieldwork is an integral part of the course. What will I learn? There are four areas of study: Dynamic Landscapes Within this you investigate tectonic process and hazards and landscape systems, processes and change with a focus on coastal landscapes. Dynamic Places Within this you will investigate the process of globalisation and shaping places with a focus on how different places can be regenerated. Physical Systems and Sustainability Within this you will investigate the water cycle and water insecurity, the carbon cycle and energy security and climate change futures. Human Systems and Geopolitics Within this you will investigate superpowers and global development and connections. You will also undertake an independent investigation that involves fieldwork used to produce a written report. The investigation will be related to an aspect of one of the four areas of study detailed above, incorporating fieldwork and your own research and/or secondary data. The written report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing.