Geography

Course summary

A Level of Geography will provide you with a deeper understanding of how the world works and how people interact. Geography is a great choice of subject to study at a time of growing concern about climate change, migration, shrinking resources and global poverty. Geographers are highly regarded by universities and employers as having a wealth of skills and knowledge and the subject will open your mind to endless career possibilities that you may not have even considered. If you have enjoyed geography in the past you will love it at Wyke. As part of this course, you will attend four 70-minute geography lessons per week and will complete a minimum of four days of field study in total. Three days of field studies will be within college time and led by the department and one day will be independent data gathering for the individual investigation. You will receive your work booklets and have access to online resources to support your studies during the two years. You will also have access to a library of geography books, fieldwork equipment, geography magazines, geofiles and weekly workshops. You will also receive personal guidance and study materials to ensure that they reach their potential. In 2017 the department's fieldwork was recognised in the publication of an article in ‘Teaching Geography’ which was widely praised. Many geographers are attracted to the diverse and specialist areas of study that Geography offers at university, most students choose to go on to higher education. Geography can lead to a wide range of careers such as; Local Government, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Cartography Nature Conservation Social Work Housing Management Market Research Civil Service Sports Management Meteorology Volcanologist Lecturing Geographers are equipped with a wealth of knowledge and skills that are attractive to employers, the career opportunities are endless.