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Is this course for me?

Geography is a subject that is soaring in popularity. According to the Royal Geographical Society, 13% more took the subject at A-Level this year than last, up to 37,100 – the biggest jump of any of the major subjects. Geography is a subject for our times.

The Basics... 

The course follows EDEXCEL A-Level.

What will I learn?

The topics covered in this couse will include: 

  1. Dynamic Landscapes
  2. Dynamic Places
  3. Physical Systems and Sustainability
  4. Human Systems and Geopolitics
  5. Fieldwork (minimum 4 day residential visit – TBA)
  6. Coursework and Independent Investigation

It is inherently multidisciplinary in a world that increasingly values people who have the skills needed to work across the physical and social sciences. Geographers get to learn data analysis, and to follow some of the most influential scientists working in the world today.

You will learn geographic information systems and can turn maps from a two-dimensional representation of a country’s physical contours into a tool that illustrates social attributes or attitudes: not just where people live, but how, what they think and how they vote.

You will learn about the physics of climate change, or the interaction of weather events and flood risk, or the way people’s behaviour is influenced by the space around them, for better or for worse.

Anything else I need to know?

As part of this course, there are great trips on offer including Iceland, the East England coastline and local rivers and environs.

Future careers:

According to the latest information from the Higher Education Careers Services Unit, 94% of geography graduates were employed six months after they graduated, against an average of 82%. In short, this qualification can help you get to the places you want to go! Pursuing Geography could lead to a career in:

  • Architectural technologist
  • Business analyst
  • Cartographer
  • Data analyst
  • Environmental consultant
  • Geographical information systems officer
  • Marketing executive
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Social researcher
  • Town Planner
  • Construction manager
  • Landscape architect
  • Market researcher
  • Nature conservation officer
  • Political risk analyst
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Transport planner.

Year 12 Geography Curriculum

Year 13 Geography Curriculum