The Geography Department

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The subject emphasises a balanced understanding of physical and human geography.
The course focuses on understanding the interrelationships between people and their varied environments, and the questions, issues and problems which arise from these relationships.

Geography supports an enquiry approach to learning, thus encouraging a variety of teaching and learning styles. Uses geographical study as a medium for the development of both general and geographical skills. The specification is designed to provide maximum opportunities for the acquisition of key skills. Explores the special contribution made by geography and geographers in the development of possible solutions to current environmental problems and resource management issues, and in locational decision making.

This is a very popular course and can be combined with a wide variety of other option subjects but these often include Business Studies, Mathematics and Science. Fieldwork is an essential part of Geography and you will take part in a number of day exercises plus a residential field course.