Geography

Course summary

Geography is an exciting and dynamic subject that addresses the key ideas and debates in our world today. Whilst studying Geography you will develop fieldwork and research skills to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of places and environments and the processes which bring about change. Geography is a recognized facilitating subject to progress onto a variety of degree courses at top universities. We follow the Edexcel Advanced Level Specification. The course covers a range of contemporary themes and issues including Tectonic Hazards, Regenerating Places, Superpowers, and Energy Security so you can understand the world around us and what could impact its future. The core themes that all Advanced Level courses must cover are • Water and carbon cycles • Landscape systems. • Global systems and governance. • Changing places. You are expected to develop and use a variety of fieldwork and inquiry skills and will be required to undertake a minimum of four days of fieldwork in the local area. In addition, we hope to offer an opportunity for fieldwork/ enrichment visits further afield during the course.