The Geography Department

Geography at Key Stage 5

Exam board: Edexcel

Why study Geography?

Emphasises a balanced understanding of physical and human geography.
Focuses on understanding the interrelationships between people and their varied environments, and the questions,
issues and problems which arise from these relationships.

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.

What will you study?

AS Course
Unit 1 - Global Challenges:World at Risk and Going Global
Unit 2 - Geographical Investigations: Crowded Coasts and Rural/Urban Investigations

A2 Course
Unit 3 - Contested Planet: The use and management of resources
Unit 4 - Geographical Research: Tectonic Activity and Hazards

Future prospects

There is a wide range of career opportunities including statistical planning, exploration, administration, quantity
surveying, cartography and town planning.