Geography

Course summary

Geography encourages students to understand their own lives in an increasingly globalised world and to understand vital, complex and inter-related issues such as global systems and governance, natural hazards and their impact on people, and changing places. The course focuses upon the Earth as a dynamic place where physical, environmental and human processes interact to produce a constantly changing world. Students will over the two-year course have the opportunity to develop their own attitudes and values related to the study of a range of complex issues facing society. An interest in these issues, current affairs and an enquiring mind are essential for this course. “The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.” Barack Obama Topics include: - Water and carbon cycles - Hazards - Coastal systems and landscapes - Global systems and global governance - Changing places - Contemporary urban environments. You will study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online.