Geography

Course summary

Geography is one of the most dynamic subjects you can study. It is a subject that investigates the relationship that people have with the physical environment over time and space and at a variety of scales from local to global. Students will learn about the formation of different physical landforms, as well as how these areas influence the way in which we live today and in the future. Students will also consider the impact that humans have in shaping and changing areas in which they live and work, and the response of humans to the challenges posed by a changing planet. Components Component 1: Physical geography Component 2: Human geography Component 3: Geography fieldwork investigation Why study? Geography is such a varied, well respected, and interesting subject that a wide range of employment opportunities and degree courses are open to students on completion of the course. Popular choices of employment for geographers include marketing and buying, administration, ICT, development work overseas, finance, mineral exploration, conservation work, planning and advertising, teaching and local government.