Physical systems Coastal landscapes - Looking at factors affecting landscapes, landform development, influence of climate change and human activity. Earth’s life support systems - looking at the importance of water and carbon to life on earth, case studies of the Tropical Rainforest and Arctic Tundra to look at changes over time and the interdependence between the cycles. Human interactions Changing spaces; Making Places - investigating two contrasting areas looking at how place is understood and represented, economic change and social inequality and place making processes in creating place. Global connections - looking at Global Migration, studying migration flows and the issues associated with the unequal flow of migrants using examples from a range of countries. Human Rights is also studied, studying the variations in women’s rights and strategies used to develop human rights. Geographical debates You will study topical issues and look into a range of points associated with the content. The debates will focus upon Disease Dilemmas and Hazardous Earth. Investigative Geography An independent investigation into a topic you have chosen which involves background research and the use of primary and secondary data. Fieldwork Over the course of the two years you will undertake 4 days of Fieldwork.