Geography

Course summary

Geography is a challenging and enjoyable course that combines essay writing with analytical and fieldwork skills. A GCSE in Geography is preferable if you wish to study the subject, though students without this experience will be considered. You will need an interest in the world around you and a willingness to read widely. Course content Physical Geography: Water and carbon cycles Coastal systems and landscapes Hazards Human Geography: Global systems and global governance Changing places Population and the environment Geographical Investigation: Students complete an individual investigation which includes data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student and must relate to part of the specification content. Fieldwork, including a residential trip, is an essential part of Geography A Level and this will equip you with the skills and data needed for your geographical investigation paper as well as help your understanding of some of the content in the physical and human geographical papers.