Geography

Course summary

Topics covered in Year 12 provide a familiar transition from GCSE by extending knowledge on traditional issues such as tectonic and coastal processes and the regeneration of major cities. We also develop our understanding of the ongoing process of globalisation and consider its effects on society and business. In Year 13, we focus on key physical systems including the carbon and water cycles, whilst also gaining in-depth knowledge of the issues surrounding energy security. In human geography students will focus on the issues of sovereignty and national identity. We also include the study of global superpowers and consider which countries are the leaders in the global economy and why.