Geography

Course summary

The aim of this course is to allow students to develop and apply their understanding of geographical concepts and processes and to understand and interpret our changing world. Students will develop their awareness of the complexity of interactions within and between societies, economies, cultures and environments at both the local and global scale. TOPICS • Tectonic Processes and Hazards • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security • Coastal Landscapes and Change • Globalisation • Superpowers • Regenerating Places • Migration, Identity and Sovereignty Synoptic themes include: • Players • Attitudes and Actions • Futures and Uncertainties Post 18 opportunities Geographers look at issues from a wide perspective and develop a range of skills that are attractive to a very broad range of future employers. The specific technical skills directly relevant to geography-related careers include field work, research and report writing, preparing maps and diagrams, and using social survey and interpretative methods. Destinations of students in the last two years: University of Reading – Geography Sussex University – Geography Manchester University – Geography University of York – Environmental Geography expenses One week residential field work. Students will investigate coastal landscapes and change, regenerating places and be required to produce a coursework report for Unit 4. Please note that the approximate cost of the field trip is £400. Students will need to purchase their text books: Edexcel A level Book 1 – ISBN: 978-1-4718-5654-9 (Iceberg book) £26 from Amazon Geography for Edexcel year 1 – ISBN: 978-0-19-836645-4 (Lizard book) £27 from Amazon