Geography

Course summary

What will be studied? Geography is broad and compatible with all other subjects. The course is designed to inspire curiosity and challenge ideas. It will enable students to be inspired by their geographical understanding, to engage critically with real world issues and places, and to apply their geographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around them. Students will grow as independent thinkers and as informed and engaged citizens, who understand the role and importance of geography as one of the key disciplines relevant to understanding the world’s changing peoples, places and environments. What next? Statistics show that, compared with other subjects, geographers are among the most employable. Many employers prize the knowledge and skills that studying geography can provide. The Russell (spelling) Group Universities include it as one of their key ‘facilitating subjects’, i.e. one that improves your likelihood of entry to a respected degree course. In whatever career path you choose, you will need to develop transferable skills and you will need to be flexible. Geography fosters these qualities and provides a firm base for life-long learning. Common career paths include: leisure and tourism, environmental conservation, town planning, finance and marketing, local government, or meteorology to name but a few. More recently, geographers are using their skills in the rapidly growing fields of green technology, environmental law and sustainable consultancy. Geography opens up a world of opportunity! Further Information: If you need any further information about studying Geography, please contact Mr J Evans jevans1@bluecoat.uk.com or Mr M Collins mcollins@bluecoat.uk.com