Geography

Course summary

A-Level Geography is a mixture of human and physical geography. For the physical component, you will study geographical hazards, coastal systems and landscapes, and the water and carbon cycle. For the human component, you will study changing places, contemporary urban environments and global systems and governance. You will build up a portfolio from your lesson notes, private reading, short assignments and from field study. Students are encouraged to attend the South Devon Geographical Association termly lectures and there are a number of external speakers who come in to give talks on their specific areas of expertise. Fieldwork is of course a critical part of any Geography course and there are many opportunities to get outdoors including a three-day residential fieldtrip to Dorset, studying coastal landforms and processes; a two-day trip to London focusing on London’s role as a world city; and a one day fieldtrip to Plymouth looking at urban regeneration. The department also runs a six-day residential trip to Iceland every two years.