Geography

Course summary

Geography at A level is very broad. It will suit students interested in Science, Maths, Sociology, Politics and those with a love for the outdoors and the environment. From the BBC’s Simon Reeve, “Geography is the way ahead – the story of us and our planet.” Year 12 focuses on Changing Places, Making Spaces, Power and Borders, Migration, Earth's Life Support Systems and Coasts. Students get to explore and apply their learning through various field trips. Starting with looking at a very new idea of why places develop, where we visit Sheffield in the autumn term of Year 12 to explore various parts to understand how the identity and character of the city has changed through time. Throughout the year students will be involved in visiting local areas to apply their learning on water and carbon cycles, as well as refining their data collection skills in preparation for their NEA.