Geography

Course summary

Why Study Geography? The world we live in is changing. Geography allows you to see why and how it is changing, with a particular focus on environmental awareness, globalization & natural hazards. Whilst studying this fascinating subject, you will develop your ICT, presentation and research skills through group work, decision making, map-reading, analyzing / processing data and compiling your own independent enquiry. What Topics Will I Study? Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change Topic 3: Globalization Topic 4: Regenerating Places (option from Shaping Places) Topic 5: The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Topic 7: Climate Change Futures Topic 8: Superpowers Topic 9: Health, Human Rights and Intervention (option from Global Development & Connections) Fieldwork: This course requires the student to attend a compulsory field trip (as A-Level geography requires a minimum of four days of fieldwork); details to be confirmed by the subject teacher during Academic year and for which there is a cost. This will give them an excellent and valuable head start on their independent investigations. Examples of the Type of Work Involved; You will be involved in field work, data analysis and statistical testing, cartographic skills, group work, report writing and GIS & ICT. Independent research is also an essential skill, which will enable you to broaden your understanding of the course content and develop case studies for use in the exams. We will also be discussing various articles and wider reading as part of an optional geography book club, which will help to develop your understanding further. What Careers or Higher Education Follow from this Subject? An A Level in Geography opens doors! You will find that studying geography is a brilliant step towards a wider range of HE courses and/or employment opportunities. Further education: geographers can go on to study higher level courses, including foundation degrees, undergraduate degrees and/or BTEC Higher Nationals. Employment: geographers can go into a wide range of jobs, including; advertising, education, environmental work, climate research, hazard management, business management, finance, law, marketing, retail / sales, social / health services, travel and tourism. Other Opportunities Available Whilst Studying This Course: Students will benefit from conferences, guest speakers and field trips. There will be one compulsory residential field trip in the UK. Both Ricards Lodge and Rutlish are members of the Royal Geographical Society, who offer frequent and relevant lectures and opportunities, as well as lectures through our partnership with Wimbledon High School. All of these are Covid-19 permitting.