Geography

Course summary

The linear Geography A-Level is an exciting course which blends physical and human geography. It also encompasses numerous skills associated with geographical research and fieldwork. Physical Geography The physical units of study include: • Water and Carbon Cycles: A study of the physical processes which control the cycling of both water and carbon between land, oceans and the atmosphere • Coastal Systems and landscapes: An in depth study of the coastal zone with a focus on physical processes and human interaction • Hazards: A study of the threats posed by a number of hazards and a consideration of how these can be managed. Volcanic hazards, seismic events, storms, and wild fires are areas of study Human Geography • Global systems and global governance: A study of the way in which global systems shape relationships between individuals, states and environments • Changing place: changing places: A study of the way in which an array of factors affect continuity and change in the nature of places and our understanding of place • Contemporary Urban Environments: This unit focusses on urban growth and change in a variety of locations and contexts. Sustainability in urban areas is an important and reoccurring theme