Geography

Course summary

The course looks at a range of geographical areas within human and physical Geography, all of which revolve around key contemporary debates in the field. These include topics students may be familiar with; for instance, natural hazards and regeneration, as well as lesser-known units such as Superpowers and Globalisation. Students will also plan and conduct their own fieldwork enquiry, for which they will collect independent data on an area of interest in Geography. Extra-Curricular Opportunities: There is a compulsory Year 12 field trip to FSC Flatford Mill, Colchester where students will collect data to inform their own geographical investigation. These workshops are run by specialists and will support students in their NEA, as well as bringing geographical concepts to life. The field trip involves the study of coastal landscapes in Walton-on-the-Naze, where they investigate the effectiveness of erosion management. Alongside this, students also investigate the urban landscape through Ipswich; allowing comparisons to be made with London. Additional Support: Pupils receive regular exam practice throughout the year as well as additional projects and reading to improve their knowledge and understanding of the courses followed. We support smarter revision for students through the use of checklists for each exam topic studied. Pupils also receive regular folder checks to make sure their classwork is completed in detail and remains well organised for revision. Progression Routes: Geography is a useful and often necessary subject to seek certification in certain careers that use the skills listed above, for example: marketing and finance, police officers and other public servants, environmental health, heavy industries like oil or other industrial jobs like aviation, land surveyors, agricultural jobs, broadcasting, teaching. The latest post-education employment statistics show that geographers remain among the most employable university graduates. Geographers are less likely to be unemployed after their degree course than those studying almost any other subject. Curriculum Leader: MISS. PANESAR: jpanesar@barnhill.school