Geography

Course summary

Geography is the study of the earth’s landscapes, people, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live. Our subject is unique in bridging a social science (human Geography) with a natural science (physical Geography). This allows understanding of social and physical processes within the context of places and regions. Fieldwork is integral to our studies and we currently offer optional international trips: recent destinations include Iceland, China and the Azores. Over the duration of the course, there will be at least four compulsory days of fieldwork. Compulsory fieldwork will be split between local days in Stamford and Burghley Park, and a UK-based residential trip. The fieldwork experiences will provide the teaching and data collection for a geographical investigation which students undertake individually, with structured support from class teachers. Topics studied include: • Glaciated Landscapes • Earth’s Life Support Systems • Hazardous Earth • Changing Spaces, Making Places • Power and Borders • Global Migration • Future of Food • Investigative skills in preparation for the geographical investigation