Geography

STATEMENT OF INTENT FOR GEOGRAPHY

Geography students at Charters School will be motivated and well-rounded decision makers who show an appreciation of the interconnectedness of the diverse physical and human world. Students will explore contemporary issues at a local, national and global scale to gain an insight into alternative viewpoints that enables them to make informed judgements and evidenced conclusions. Through fieldwork, students will develop enquiring minds and gain geographical skills and help them understand their place in creating a sustainable future.

COURSE DETAILS

Paper 1 (Physical): Tectonic processes and hazards, Coastal Landscapes and Change, The Water Cycle and Water insecurity and The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security.

Paper 2 (Human): Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers and Migration, Identity and Sovereignty.

Paper 3 (Synoptic): This paper is a synoptic investigation which is based on a geographical issue within a pace-based context that links to the synoptic themes of players, attitudes and actions and futures and uncertainties rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas.

Non-Examined assessment: Students will create and undertake a Geographical enquiry which will involve the collection of fieldwork and the presentation, analysis and evaluation of results.

COMPLEMENTARY SUBJECTS

Geography combines well with most subjects, both arts-based subjects like English and History and science-based subjects like Maths, biology, chemistry and physics. You may already be thinking ahead to potential university and career choices, so it is worth bearing in mind that geography is a broad-based subject that fits well for your future progression. Of course, many A -Level students do not yet have a clear idea of what kind of career they might want to pursue so if this is the case, Geography is an A Level that gives you the chance to keep your options open as it covers both arts and science components.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Geography can lead to a variety of different university courses as well as careers. Due to the uniqueness of Geography as a subject it is considered a ‘science’ by universities as well as an arts subject, which can lead to many different university degrees such as History, Law, Sport Science, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Politics and Economics. Studying Geography at A-Level also allows students to develop skills which are useful to future careers. Careers for Geographers include, sustainability, energy supply, law, hazard planning and prevention, aid work, politics, town planning and many more.

BE INSPIRED BY EXPLORING FURTHER

Books

‘Factfulness’ by Hans Rosling

‘Disaster by Choice’ by Ilan Kelman

‘Prisoners of Geography’ by Tim Marshall

‘The Power of Geography’ by Tim Marshall

Magazines

Geographical Review (available in-dept for an annual subscription).

Podcasts

Ask the Geographer- Royal Geographical Society

Websites

https://timeforgeography.co.uk/ - lots of useful videos and information regarding geographical topics as well as information about Geography careers and degrees.