Geography

Course summary

The Geography department provides students with a unique opportunity to explore the human, physical and environmental interactions of our planet. Geography is a dynamic discipline which seeks to explain physical landforms and phenomena along with giving us a clearer insight into how human activities are shaping the characteristics of our world. The course offers an exciting variety of content and also encourages students to develop a wide and valuable skills base. By studying Geography at Hurtwood, students will be engaged and informed about topical issues, as well as developing their capacity to understand our complex world. They will be challenged to discuss, debate and think geographically about the people and places of the 21st Century.