Geography

Course summary

Geography involves the study of people, places and the environment; the A Level course includes a range of issues that we face in the modern world including climate change and globalisation. Geography also supports other A Level subjects, such as Biology, Law or Sociology, as it is both an art and a science. Careers in sustainability and green issues, urban regeneration, energy supply or managing the effects of hazards are obvious choices. An understanding of global economics forms an important part of geography and it supports Business Studies. If you are thinking of a career in law, human rights, international relations or welfare then geography gives you the opportunity to consider relevant issues. The department has excellent resources including ICT and textbooks for revision and the staff are experienced in teaching A Level Geography. The fieldwork offers an opportunity to see Geography come to life in the real world as we are both an urban and a coastal area.