Geography

Course summary

Geography A Level is ideal for students who want to engage critically with real world issues and places, apply their own geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to make sense of the world around them, and to help prepare them to succeed in their chosen pathway. It is a highly academic subject, therefore it is important that students who choose Geography are hardworking, resilient and have a passion for the subject. • The content of the course includes the following topics: • Dynamic Landscapes (Tectonic hazards and management, Coastal landscapes, change and management) • Dynamic Places (Globalization, Regeneration and diverse places) • Physical systems and sustainability (Hydrology, Carbon cycle, energy security) • Human systems and geopolitics (Health, human rights, migration and sovereignty) • An independent investigation – This section requires students to evidence a variety of geographical skills, showing a critical awareness of the appropriateness and limitations of different methods, skills and techniques.