A brief look at the topics listed below will show you that as a Geography student you will study some of the most important and challenging issues facing the world. Through your studies you will develop the skills and knowledge needed by those in the public, voluntary and business sectors to make informed decisions on which the future of our planet depends. The skills learned are transferable and will open the door to many career options.
We expect you to take an active part in lessons, to ask questions and draw your own reasoned conclusions about key issues based on your research.
Year 1
- The Water Cycle and Rivers
- Globalisation
- Regenerating Places
- The Carbon Cycle and Energy
- Coursework - which must involve fieldwork
- Four days fieldwork (may be taken partly in Year 2)
Year 2
- Coursework – which must involve fieldwork
- Coastal Landscapes or Glaciation
- Tectonics Processes and Hazards
- Migration, identity and sovereignty
- Super powers and Geo Politics
- Synoptic study of human and physical geography in places
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Course Essentials
Courses Available
A Level
Entry Requirements
PLUS
PLUS
Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and Science
ANDGrade 4 or above in Geography (if taken)
How The Course is Assessed
80% exam and 20% coursework
Career Pathways
Students go on to degrees in related subjects such as Earth or Environmental Sciences, International Tourism, Development Studies or Geography itself. The subject leads to careers in public services, environmental research and conservation, eco-tourism, working for voluntary organisations, development work and a wide range of business environments.
Transferable Skills
Teamwork; problem-solving; quantitative and qualitative skills; subject knowledge relevant to many social, economic and environmental challenges. digital mapping.
Other Information
There are four days fieldwork for which there will be costs of around £100 plus opportunities for optional overseas trips.
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