Enrichment Fieldwork is an integral part of the course so students should look forward to trips to local destinations where they can witness the theory in action. Pupils should also begin to look at the world around them with a keener geographical gaze and may be invited to attend lectures/conferences, take part in the Geographical Association annual competition and are encouraged to regularly read the Wideworld magazine.
Future pathways Geography’s integrating nature makes it a good choice at A Level since it combines easily with maths, sciences, creative arts subjects and other humanities. It provides you with key transferable skills that are valued by employers in specific areas such as town planning, architecture, environmental conservation, journalism, leisure and tourism or civil engineering. More widely, it is highly regarded by financial (banking) and ICT industries as well as businesses where management roles are often filled by geographers.
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