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| Geography provokes and answers questions about the natural and human world, using various scales of enquiry to view them from different perspectives. It develops knowledge of places and environments, an understanding of maps, and a range of investigative and problem solving skills both inside and outside the classroom. As such it prepares students for adult life and employment. Geography is a focus for understanding and resolving issues about the environment and sustainable development. It is also an important link between the natural and social sciences.
Key Skills Geography provides an opportunity for the following key skills: Communication - in writing, discussion and group work. IT - information and communication technology in class and project work. Numeracy - in the analysis of geographical data. Teamwork - in fieldwork and group tasks. Problem solving - via geographical investigation and decision-making exercises. The Geography Department is modern and well equipped with a comprehensive departmental library and resource centre, computer room and extensive map collection. There is a strong emphasis on the application of computer technology and the department participates in a number of national and international collaborative web projects. Fieldwork is an essential part of the course and there are several field trips subsidised by college. These trips allow students to gain the necessary fieldwork skills which are required as part of the AS and A level course. AS units studied in 6.1: Unit 1 Physical Core & Human Core and Options A2 units studied in 6.2: Unit 3 Contemporary Geographical Issues Requirements The majority of Geographers will have studied the subject at IGCSE. However it is possible for an able and well-motivated student to start in the Sixth Form. Geography combines well with both Science and/or Arts subjects. After A level Geography has a high academic status at university level. It is also a valuable support subject for many other courses in higher education such as Archaeology, Agriculture, Anthropology, Economics, Resource and Land Management and Land Economy to name but a few. Geographers have a high success rate of employment in such areas as national and local government, planning, administration, banking, industry and commerce. Geographers are particularly valued for their communicational and ICT skills, literacy, numeracy and teamwork. |
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