Geography

Course summary

The A Level Geography course aims to equip candidates with the skills required to make a success of their subsequent studies at university, involving not only a solid grounding in specialist subject knowledge at an appropriate level, but also the ability to undertake independent and self-directed learning and to think laterally, critically and creatively. Although designed for candidates intending to continue their studies in Higher Education, the skills fostered also provide solid grounding for candidates intending to progress directly into employment or professional training. Studying Geography involves: • investigating the interaction of people with their environment • understanding the processes and factors that shape that environment • understanding how both the physical environment influences people and how people influence the physical environment • recognising that these interactions create opportunities and problems, which require careful management • understanding that management needs to be sustainable to maintain the environment for future generations developing the enquiry skills necessary to understand and explain these geographical issues.