Geography

Course summary

This course is aimed at students who wish to go on to further education or a specific career path and would like to develop analytical and research skills as well as learn more about a range of contemporary geographical issues. The course is split into three parts. Physical modules and human modules are assessed in two exams at the end of year 13. Much of the content is delivered in year 12. There is also a non-examined assessment (coursework) element. This involves four days of practical fieldwork in the southwest of England to gather primary data. We encourage students to help select areas of interest to visit. You will then decide on a specific area to carry out your detailed investigation. Modules: • Contemporary Urban Environments - The growth of cities, urban issues, climate, drainage, waste, and environmental challenges. (Human) • Global Systems and Global Governance Globalisation, international trade, global marketing, global governance, and the global commons. (Human) • Changing Places - The concept of place, character, and perception of place, meanings, and representations, factors that influence places over time. (Human) • Water and Carbon Cycles – The natural environmental cycles of water and carbon on planet earth, drainage, climate, case studies of places such as the Tropical Rainforests. (Physical) • Coastal Systems and Landscapes – The coastal system, processes, and landforms, sea level change, and coastal management. (Physical) • Ecosystems Under Stress – ecosystems, sustainability, biomes, ecosystems in the British Isles over time, marine ecosystems, and local ecosystems. (Physical)