Geography

Course summary

Geography is offered at all schools across the Joint Sixth Form. Geography has a strong emphasis on the study of contemporary issues, i.e. within the last 30 years. In particular, we look at the relationship of human populations to each other over space and time, and their relationship with their physical environment at a variety of scales from the local to the global. Geography also encourages the acquisition of a broad range of skills, many of which will be useful in later life. A Level Geography Topics: Physical Geography (Paper 1) 30% of the qualification: Core: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Insecurity • Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Climate Change Futures Options: Coastal Landscapes or Glaciated Landscapes Human Geography (Paper 2) 30% of the qualification: Core: Globalisation • Superpowers • Regenerating Places or Diverse Places Options: Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Migration, Identity and Sovereignty Studying Geography A Level could lead to a variety of careers or further study due to the wide range of skills and topics studied. Common careers include accountancy, cartography, conservation, environmental and hazard management (e.g. flooding, forestry), law, management consultancy, meteorology, oceanography, teaching, town planning, and traffic management. Most universities offer Geography or related subjects such as environmental studies, at a variety of grades.