Geography

Course summary

Why study A-level geography? Geography is an inherently multidisciplinary subject, in a world that increasingly values people, who have the skills needed to work across the physical and social sciences. Geographers learn not just where people live, but how they live and think, debating contemporary challenges such as disease dilemmas and migration, and how humans interact with natural hazards and other environments such as the Arctic. All of these are interesting and relevant, and they encourage ways of seeing and thinking, which make geographers eminently employable. Geography is the subject that holds the key to our future! Physical systems • Coastal landscapes • Earth’s life support systems Human interactions • Changing spaces; making places • Global connections – migration • Global systems – human rights Geographical debates • Disease Dilemmas • Hazardous Earth Investigative geography An independent geographical investigation using primary and secondary data. How will I be studying? • Discussion groups • Debates • Seminar-style lessons • Independent research and thinking • Presentations to class • Fieldwork experiences • PowerPoints • Note-taking • Enquiry approach • Critical thinking By studying a range of relevant topics, you will think critically and laterally, analysing and evaluating as you learn. You will obtain an understanding of other’s values, attitudes and circumstances and what impacts their decision-making. You will develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of the world around you, and become confident and competent using a wide range of data. You will collect data in the field analysing it geographically. Independent research develops and you will become more reflective. You will articulate your opinions and listen carefully to others. You will view the world with a fresh perspective.