Geography

Course summary

Geography is a fascinating and contemporary subject. The A Level course allows you to make connections between different aspects of geography. It is a course that focuses on fundamental processes, reflects the world around us and fosters an understanding of what could impact on its future. Geography is one of the facilitating subjects for entry to the UK’s top universities. It is a subject that is suitable preparation for a wide range of university degree courses and employment opportunities. The analytical skills as well as the deeper understanding of all global issues are exceptionally advantageous for any employment opportunity. Geographers look at issues from a wide perspective and develop a range of skills which are attractive to a very broad range of future employers” (Prospects Graduate Careers website, 2014) such as: management and administration, further training, the financial sector, the retail sector and other professions. There are 4 compulsory days of fieldwork as part of the course which students must attend. Geography links well with all A levels, but is a particularly good combination with Economics, History, Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Sociology.