Geography

Course summary

Geography is a subject studied with the Edexcel exam board that can be studied alongside a number of subjects. The study of Globalisation and Superpowers has links with Politics, whilst Climate Change involves Physics and Biology. The Carbon and Water Cycle has links with Chemistry, and Geographers make use of numerous statistical tests that link to Mathematics. Geography can be studied alongside other Arts subjects. For example, extended writing, developing arguments, and different viewpoints in English and History. Geography and Modern Foreign Languages are a great advantage if you want to work abroad or in the tourism industry. Geography is a relevant subject as it looks at things that have happened in the past, are happening today and what might happen tomorrow. Geography is all around you; the weather, agriculture, settlements, pollution, poverty, national parks, and a changing climate. If you are not sure of what you want to do in the future, Geography is a way of keeping your options open. During the study, skills will be learned and used in the areas of research, data presentation, statistical analysis, making assessments, and evaluations. These skills are transferable and highly desirable promoting employability.