Geography

Course summary

Geography is a dynamic discipline which seeks to explain how aspects of the natural world interact with human activities. This raises questions about how the physical environment affects us and how we impact on the physical phenomena. In particular it investigates how sustainable this relationship is and helps students to consider and evaluate alternative ways forward. For the AS / A Level the topics include: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Coastal Landscapes and Change; includes a fieldwork element Regenerating Places; includes a fieldwork element Globalisation Water and Carbon Cycles Superpowers Health and Human Rights AS Level content is based on the first four topics listed and includes two days of fieldwork during a residential trip to Slapton Ley, Devon.