Geography

Course summary

There has never been a better or more important time to study A-level Geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues, and natural hazards. A level Geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. The world we live in is changing rapidly. Geography allows you to see how and why it is changing. Our overall goal is to give students a better understanding of, and a lasting interest in, the world around us. It can enhance communication skills, literacy and numeracy, IT literacy, spatial awareness, teamwork, problem-solving, and environmental awareness. Geography is a diverse and engaging subject that covers issues relevant to our world today. A range of technologies is used for areas such as fieldwork which can be undertaken in any area of the specification content. The specification embraces contemporary Geography whilst retaining key elements of traditional Geography. The subject content follows an ‘issues and impacts’ approach throughout. It has a developmental structure that helps to facilitate progression through the course and beyond to link with the demands of higher-level study. Fieldwork and trips play an integral part of the course and the coursework (NEA) is usually based on the fieldwork that is undertaken during the course. This usually involves trips to both physical and human environments.