Geography

Course summary

A Level Geography covers both the physical and human environments of the world in which we live. Throughout the course you will study the following Physical Geography topics: Water and Carbon Cycles; Hazards; Coastal Systems and Landscapes. You will also study the following Human Geography topics: Changing Places; Global Systems; Population and the Environment. You will learn in a variety of different ways, by using maps and photographs and analysing data and statistics. You will also develop your skills of discussion and debate, and you will carry out a vast amount of extended research which will help you to become an independent thinker and learner. You will also examine a variety of case studies, ranging from local and national examples, to those from across the globe. These will help you to add examples and evidence to your answers, so that your ideas and conclusions are well substantiated. Students undertake a compulsory, four-day, residential field trip and conduct two fieldwork investigations.