Geography

Course summary

Geography concerns real-world learning. There is nothing more mind-expanding, more fulfilling physically, emotionally, and intellectually than making sense of the world first-hand." David Lambert The Guardian has described Geography as the 'must-have' A Level, with numbers of students taking Geography increasing by 1 3% in previous years, making it one of the fastest growing of all A Levels. It is ideal to study with any combination of subjects, as it explores the physical and human aspects of our planet, binding well with both the arts and the sciences. This is one of the reasons why Geographers are rated amongst the most employable graduates in a world that increasingly values people who have the skills needed to work across the physical and social sciences. The subject also focuses on the way people think about and see different issues. Year 1 explores a range of current issues, including the physics of global warming, increasing hazard risk, globalization, and population. Students attend a week- long residential to develop their fieldwork skills and exam practice. The synoptic investigation in year 2 will be based on a geographical issue within a place-based context that links to the three synoptic themes and is rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas. Students will also plan and complete their own individual geographical investigation which will account for 20% of their final grade.