Geography

Course summary

Why Geography at A-level? Geography is unique in its position as a bridge between the Arts and the Sciences. It allows the “science” specialist to develop important literary skills and the “arts” specialist to develop important numeracy and graphical skills. It is especially attractive to those who want to maintain links with the “real world” outside the classroom. The course focuses on an understanding of both human and physical environments and the relationships between them. In studying it you will discuss, critically, many current and controversial issues such as changing populations, ecosystems under stress, changing places, and the importance of cycles and systems in the natural world. Throughout the course, you will develop a wide variety of useful skills such as: ● The ability to write coherent arguments ● Interpreting data from a wide variety of sources ● Problem solving, e.g. planning and management issues. ● Data collection, analysis and presentation. ● Use of instruments. ● Social skills – working collaboratively, fieldwork in groups, and using questionnaires.