Geography

Course summary

For students who are interested in pursuing careers such as accountancy, civil service, scientific officer, teacher, meteorologist, town planner, surveyor, air traffic controller, air cabin crew, geophysics and business executive. The syllabus followed and outlined below is Edexcel. It is a very issues based course and focuses on topical issues that are currently in the news *Area of Study 1: Dynamic Landscapes, Students study Tectonic processes and Hazards and Coastal Landscapes *Area of Study 2: Dynamic Places, Students study Globalisation and Regenerating Places. *Area of Study 3: Physical Systems and Sustainability, Students study The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Insecurity. *Area of Study 4: Human Systems and Geopolitics, Students study Superpowers and Global Development and Connections. Students are required to participate in four days of fieldwork. The library is well resourced with relevant books and journals. There will also be the opportunity to attend revision lectures. Students are encouraged to compile reference materials, read quality newspapers, watch and record appropriate documentaries. In addition, students are encouraged to read around each topic to further their geographical understanding.