Geography

Course summary

Geography is a diverse and engaging subject that covers issues relevant to our world today. A level Geography offers an engaging and contemporary issues-based approach to studying geography, enabling students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalization, responses to hazards, water insecurity, and climate change. The content of the course gives students the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of physical and human geography, the complexity of people and environment questions and issues, and to become critical, reflective, and independent learners. The transferable skills gained make students incredibly desirable for all universities. The geographical content is framed by inquiry questions that encourage an investigative and evaluative approach to learning. Geographical skills and fieldwork will be embedded throughout the course. The course encourages students to make links between different geographical themes, ideas, and concepts through synoptic themes, threaded throughout the compulsory content. “Geography is highly valued by universities as an A Level choice. The Russell Group report published in 2011 names geography as one of the eight facilitating subjects. This is a subject most likely to be required or preferred for entry to degree courses and choosing facilitating subjects will keep more options open to you at university.” (Royal Geographical Society)