Geography is about the interaction between people and their environments, understanding the way that natural systems work, and gaining insight into the impacts of human activity. With this approach, geographers learn to look at the world in a holistic way. You will be taught a wide-ranging combination of skills drawing in ideas from many sources. This ability to view issues from a wider perspective allows you to understand the nature of how people’s lives are changing, and help you forecast the future for populations and for the planet. The Geography taught at LSC is contemporary Geography, so we only use recent examples and case studies, building on what you will have read or seen in the media from a geographical perspective. During the first and second year of this course you will study both Human and Physical Geography topics covering: · Tectonic Processes and Hazards · Coastal Landscapes and Change · The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity · The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security · Regenerating Places · Superpowers · Health, Human Rights and Intervention In the second year you will conduct an independent investigation (coursework) which is 20% of the Geography A Level. The topic of your investigation may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification.