Geography

Course summary

Geography is a contemporary subject that looks at the relationship between population and the physical environment at a variety of scales from local to global. The units studied offer opportunities for you to consider your values and attitudes to themes and issues discussed, as well as those of the decision-makers. It also encourages the acquisition of a broad range of skills, including the ability to deal with statistics and analyze maps and other kinds of data. Some GCSE topics will be touched on but there are many new ones to learn about. There’s a lot more depth in the ones you think you know all about! Fieldwork is a vital part of any A-level geography course. In Year 12 we will visit Saltaire to study changing places and the Holderness coast. Throughout the two-year course, you will complete four days of fieldwork which will prepare you for your Individual Investigation in Year 13. To get started: GCSE Geography at grade 5 is required. English Language or Literature at grade 4 and Mathematics at grade 4. Geography is a broad subject and works well with many different combinations of subjects. Some students are scientists, others study a number of humanities subjects. You will be required to do some statistical analyses so a good level of maths is required.