Geography

Course summary

Geography is a broad based subject that can be successfully combined with any of the others on offer at A-Level. It provides both excellent preparation for the independent learning required at university and the wider skills sought by employers. By studying geography you will learn in a variety of ways such as by using maps, GIS skills, data analysis, photos, videos, podcasts and through residential fieldwork. You will be encouraged to frame your own questions using higher level thinking skills and demonstrate your grasp of complex issues through report and essay writing. Geography is all about your world so is 100% relevant. It covers some of the big issues faced by the world that will impact on your life and it allows you to apply knowledge and understanding from other subjects to what is really happening. Geography also enables students to develop important, useful skills in decision-making and issue evaluation. Finally the department has a team of well-qualified, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers. Through studying geography you will develop your fieldwork and research skills alongside data-handling and interpretive skills using maps, photos, and satellite images. You will also develop the quality of your report writing and most importantly the ability to synthesise and analyse information in all of its forms.