Geography

Course summary

Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences and natural sciences. It plays a crucial role in understanding our world. It makes a vital contribution to our knowledge of the rapidly changing environmental and social challenges facing us and how we should tackle them. Geography is quite literally all around us. It focuses on people and places and how our society, environment and economy are all interrelated. The study of geography uses knowledge of past events, to inform current decision-making, and in doing so always looks to the future. A good geographer will be someone interested in the world around them. They will question why and how different phenomena occur and will enjoy looking at issues from various points of view. Good geographers can analyse a range of information and come to their informed conclusions. They will ask questions and be able to use a range of research skills to seek answers. They will have opportunities to collect their research in the field and investigate areas of personal interest.