"This is a great age for geography. Very big questions - climate, poverty, disease, migration, water, energy, biodiversity - all demand geographical analysis, as do specific national issues in the UK, like housing, social deprivation, flooding and regional development. As the population grows, and with pressures on the Earth's systems increasing, geography has never been so important." Nicholas Crane (RGS President) Overview Geography is a dynamic and relevant subject for all young people with its core themes firmly grounded within the real world. Students will consider the values and perceptions of decision makers, consider their attitude to the issues being studied and support their learning of ideas through the study of specific examples. These key processes will allow them to become aware of the shared responsibilities needed as citizens of an increasingly interconnected world. The broad nature of the discipline makes Geography an ideal course that students can combine with any of the disciplines on offer at the college. The Programme of study Through the two years of the course students study a wide range of geographical topics with a clear focus on synopticity across the themes. Some examples are: global systems and governance; water and carbon cycles; changing places; resource security; geographical skills fieldwork. Component 1 Physical Geography (40% of A-Level) Water and carbon cycles Coastal systems and landscapes Hazards Component 2 Human Geography (40% of A-Level) Global systems and governance Changing places Population and environment Component 3 Geographical fieldwork investigation (20% of A-Level) Student complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. This will involve a compulsory field trip with the cost estimated to be in the region of £350. Higher Education and Career opportunities Geography is inherently multidisciplinary in a world that increasingly values people who have the skills needed to work across the physical and social sciences, this provides geographers with a variety career prospects post A-level. Higher education opportunities open to A-level Geography students include; Geography, Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, Oceanography and many other related subjects. Career possibilities include Environmental consultant, Geographical information systems officer, Catastrophe Risk Analyst, Civil Servant, Marketing Analyst, Sustainability Officer and Development Officer to list a few.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB |
"This is a great age for geography. Very big questions - climate, poverty, disease, migration, water, energy, biodiversity - all demand geographical analysis, as do specific national issues in the UK, like housing, social deprivation, flooding and regional development. As the population grows, and with pressures on the Earth's systems increasing, geography has never been so important." Nicholas Crane (RGS President) Overview Geography is a dynamic and relevant subject for all young people with its core themes firmly grounded within the real world. Students will consider the values and perceptions of decision makers, consider their attitude to the issues being studied and support their learning of ideas through the study of specific examples. These key processes will allow them to become aware of the shared responsibilities needed as citizens of an increasingly interconnected world. The broad nature of the discipline makes Geography an ideal course that students can combine with any of the disciplines on offer at the college. The Programme of study Through the two years of the course students study a wide range of geographical topics with a clear focus on synopticity across the themes. Some examples are: global systems and governance; water and carbon cycles; changing places; resource security; geographical skills fieldwork. Component 1 Physical Geography (40% of A-Level) Water and carbon cycles Coastal systems and landscapes Hazards Component 2 Human Geography (40% of A-Level) Global systems and governance Changing places Population and environment Component 3 Geographical fieldwork investigation (20% of A-Level) Student complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. This will involve a compulsory field trip with the cost estimated to be in the region of £350. Higher Education and Career opportunities Geography is inherently multidisciplinary in a world that increasingly values people who have the skills needed to work across the physical and social sciences, this provides geographers with a variety career prospects post A-level. Higher education opportunities open to A-level Geography students include; Geography, Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, Oceanography and many other related subjects. Career possibilities include Environmental consultant, Geographical information systems officer, Catastrophe Risk Analyst, Civil Servant, Marketing Analyst, Sustainability Officer and Development Officer to list a few.