Geography

Course summary

This geography course is designed to show how to apply geographical knowledge to contemporary issues. We look at how human intervention affects the environment and how people adapt and mitigate the effects of processes on their environment. At Year 1 and Year 2 Geography, there are options for studying a wide range of human and physical geography modules. Topics covered include: Physical Geography: • Carbon cycle • Water cycle • Coastal environments • Hazards Human Geography: • Globalisation • Diverse Places • Superpowers • Health, human rights and intervention You will also complete an individual investigation of 3,000–4,000 words that will make up 20% of your overall grade and will involve fieldwork. This is referred to as your NEA.