Geography

Course summary

Why study the subject Geography is a relevant and vital subject in our rapidly changing world. Students will enjoy this rigorous course as they challenge perceptions and stimulate their investigative and analytical skills. We will study some new units which reflect the world today, but you will also see there are many topics you have studied before. You will have the opportunity to complete your own piece of fieldwork, stretching you as an independent learner. Finally, this course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm sought by higher education and employers. Course Structure Year 12 • Coastal Systems • Changing spaces; making places • Earth’s life support systems • Independent Investigation (NEA) • Climate Change Year 13 • Exploring Oceans • Global Connections Unit content Physical Systems - Coastal Systems, Earth Life Support systems Human Interactions - Changing spaces; making places, Global Connections Geographical Debates - Exploring Oceans, Climate Change Independent Investigation - On anything in the syllabus Skills Acquired • Construct extended written arguments about geographical matters • Cartographic, ICT, statistical and graphical skills • Understand the nature and use of different types of geographical information, including qualitative and quantitative data, images, factual text and discursive/creative material • Collect, analyse and interpret such information • Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply suitable analytical approaches • Communicate and evaluate findings and draw well-evidenced conclusions informed by wider theory Students suited to the course Students who have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and a inquiring mind. This course is perfect for those who are curious about the world around them. What other subjects it combines well with Geography is a multi-skilled discipline (literacy, numeracy, ICT etc.) and it combines well with many other subjects. All sciences and Mathematics fit well with the physical and fieldwork elements of the course; the human units fit well with History; additionally, the study of different cultures also makes the subject work well with modern foreign language subjects. As Geography is a facilitating subject it is an excellent choice for those considering Higher Education, as such it fits well with many option choices and is considered highly by universities. Career or HE the course leads to Careers in Geography are wide ranging, from sustainability, green issues or hazard management to business, energy supply or urban regeneration. The skills you learn are also transferable across a broad range of subjects and careers. Geography A-Level will enable you to study Geography, Economics, Law, Medicine and many more. Co-curricular Fieldwork in urban, rural and coastal areas in contrasting environments including a residential.