Geography

Course summary

A-Level Geography is an exciting subject which enables you to deepen your understanding of your place in the world. You will study contemporary challenges including climate change, food security and population growth. We teach AQA Geography, which asks relevant questions about what is happening in your world right now. As a subject where fieldwork is essential, we adopt an enquiry-based approach, through which you will develop your analytical, evaluative and decision-making skills. Course Outline – The a-level course is linear and taught over the two years Year 12 1. Water and carbon cycles 2. Hazards 3. Changing places 4. Fieldwork* – there is a compulsory4 day fieldtrip during Year 12 that students will be asked to contribute to. *information regarding the Year 12 fieldtrip will be sent out in light of Covid-19 A Level 5. Global systems and global governance 6. Coastal systems and landscapes 7. Contemporary urban environments