Geography

Course summary

Geography is a multi-disciplinary, exciting subject that fits as a perfect bridge between the sciences and the arts. The variety of topics covered ensures Geographers are well-rounded, informed and passionate individuals with a clear idea of how the world works both physically and from a human viewpoint. A-level Geography provides pupils with the opportunity to study contemporary topics in more depth, such as international conflicts, economic geography, and climate change – all of which hold great importance to our world today. Geographers may be considered amongst the most employable graduates, given their range of expertise across multiple issues and conflicts, whilst Sir Michael Palin claims “Geographers hold the key to the world”. Geography lessons use a range of activities to cover the curriculum, being both practical and theoretical. Fieldwork forms an important part of the new curriculum and pupils can expect to go on a residential field trip in the first year of the course. Debate and discussion are two techniques used particularly on the human side, whilst physical Geography lends itself easily to the use of technology, for example using Geographical Information System (GIS) software. The curriculum is split into human and physical lessons, which are taught by two separate subject specialists, thus ensuring the highest quality of teaching. A Geographer should have an interest in the world around us, thus reading is of great importance to Level Geography. Critically reading the news is especially important, covering a range of publications, to provide pupils with breadth as well as depth of knowledge. Geography fits neatly with both Science and Arts subjects and therefore any subject combination is suitable for A Level Geography.