Geography

Course summary

A-level Geography comprises three key strands; physical geography, human geography, and a geographical fieldwork investigation (NEA). Geography provides students with a well-rounded skillset which is attractive to a lot of potential employers. There are geographical-related careers that involve a strong understanding of the environment, for example, environmental managers, town and country planners, environmental lawyers, and much more. Geography gives us a different view and different way of looking at the ever-changing world in which we live. It encompasses a wide range of topics both physical and human and touches on many contemporary themes and issues which affect our world today. It is a multi-faceted subject with a wide range of skills which are developed. The subject is highly regarded by Universities and Employers because of these analytical skills which are transferrable to many different subjects and jobs. Year 12 Term 1 • Global Distribution of tectonic hazards • The coast and wider littoral zone • Physical processes causing tectonic hazards • Causes of globalisation Term 2 • Disaster Occurrence • Geological Structure and coastal landscapes • Political and economic organizations • Marine erosion and landscapes • Sediment Transportation Term 3 • Rapid Coastal Retreat • Global Culture • Consequences of Globalisation Year 13 Term 1 • Population Structure • Cultural tensions • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security • Development Term 2 • Health, Human Rights and Intervention • Carbon and Water Cycle link to global climate • What are superpowers and how have they changed over time? Term 3 • Health, Human Rights and Intervention • Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) Coursework