Skills / Aptitudes required to be successful in this course: Good written ability and a commitment to reading challenging but stimulating material would ensure good progress. The independent learner would excel in this course as there is a wealth of real life scenarios developing daily and reported in the media. The world we study is ever-changing, and understanding the connections between the human and physical world is increasingly important. The geography A level qualification focuses on fundamental physical and human processes and seeks to foster an understanding of what our future impact on the planet could be. The course builds on popular topics and introduces new issues such as migration, identity and sovereignty to enable students to make sense of the issues and challenges the global community faces. Pathways – Careers: Geography is a broad academic subject which is regarded as a “facilitating subject” by Russell Group Universities. Most geography graduates are numerate, literate, good team workers, can think analytically and critically, have cultural agility, are socially and environmentally aware, and wider experience as a result of fieldwork. Geography is highly regarded by employers,74% of geography graduates earn a starting salary of more than £20,000 per year, above the overall average of 70% (RGS, 2013). There isn’t such a thing as a ‘geography job’ but geography graduates enter a wide range of career areas and industries. Geography gives you excellent transferable skills, and acts as a very good bridge between traditional arts and sciences subject divisions. Areas of study and work that follow on well from Geography include: •Geography •Geology and Natural Sciences •Environmental Science •Environmental Managements •International Development •Anthropology •Disaster Management •Education •Governance and Social Policy •Business and Finance •Media and Politics Complementary Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Math's, Business, History, English, Sociology, ICT.