Geography

Course summary

Who is this course for? There has never been a better or more important time to study A Level Geography. Dealing with vital issues such as coastal erosion, climate change, migration, ocean policy and global governance, A Level Geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. Students enjoy the scope of the material they cover in Geography, the insights tt can provide into the world around us and the highly contemporary nature of the issues it tackles. What is the course about? The course aims to encourage learners to develop a range of essential skills for higher education and the world of work through content which is relevant to any citizen of the planet in the 2Ist century. Through exciting topics learners will understand the nature of physical and human geography whilst unpicking the debates surrounding contemporary challenges facing the world today. What can the course lead to? According to the Royal Geographical Society, Geography graduates have some of the highest rates of graduate employment. Geography is great for any kind of career that involves the environment, planning, or collecting and interpreting data. Popular careers for people with Geography qualifications include: town or transport planning, surveying, conservation, sustainability, waste and water management, environmental planning, tourism, and weather forecasting. The army, police, government, research organisations, law and business world also love the practical research skills that geographers develop and because geographers learn about human and population development, Geography can also be useful for jobs in international relations.