Geography

Course summary

Year 12 modules that a student will study are: Module 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards - Tectonic hazards, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and secondary hazards such as tsunamis, represent a significant risk in some parts of the world. A student will develop a scientific understanding of how these processes occur and consider how we can manage them to reduce the risk to human life now and in the future. Module 2: Coastal Landscape and Change -A student will use fieldwork methods to investigate the processes and systems that create the unique landforms found in coastal locations. Module 3: Globalisation - Globalisation and global interdependence continue to accelerate, resulting in changing opportunities for businesses and people. A student will study the global changes to culture and power and the implications this has for current and future populations. Module 4: Diverse Spaces - Local places vary both demographically and culturally with change driven by local, national and global processes. A student will look at the processes which change different places and the impact it has on society. Year 13 modules that a student will study are: Module 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity Module 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Module 7: Superpowers Module 8: Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Migration, Identity and Sovereignty - A student will investigate the processes which affect these topics and consider the impact of changes on current and future populations and politics.