Geography

Course summary

With a range of topics, whether you are interested  in landscapes or sustainability, studying geography will provide you with knowledge and transferable skills. Students will experience a wide range of teaching and learning strategies that will develop the skills required by the syllabus. A wide range of materials and resources will be used. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to take an active and constructive part in classroom discussions and exercises. You will be required to carry out 4 days of compulsory fieldwork with associated costs. The fieldwork will consist of day trips and/or a residential trip. The fieldwork will contribute to your skills development, relate directly to the content you are studying and prepare you for your Independent Investigation. Students will develop their skills in note-taking, essay writing, listening, observation, recording, group activity, statistics, data presentation, data analysis and examination techniques. Geography assignments will provide suitable material for students to include in their key skills portfolios for the application of number, communication and information technology, Geographers learn a wide range of skills which makes them very adaptable and which opens up a wide range of careers opportunities.