Geography

Course summary

Geography is the study of natural landscapes (physical geography) and people and their environments (human geography). In Physical Geography, we study 3 topics: coastal landscapes, water and carbon cycles and hazards. In Human geography, we study a further 3 further topics: changing places, global systems global governance and contemporary urban environments. The course will help you to develop both an awareness of and interest in both global and local issues. During the course, you will experience a range of teaching and learning styles, both within and outside the classroom. These include fieldwork activities, decision-making exercises, presentations of research material and thinking skills where you are actively involved in lessons. To complete tasks effectively you will have to develop a range of practical, descriptive and analytical skills.