Geography is ideal for those keen to maintain a broad interest in, and an understanding of, the world in which we live. Geographers can understand and analyse contemporary events examining the social, economic and environmental processes behind the news headlines. Geography is at the interface of the humanities and the sciences; it is a social science that examines the manner in which people live, are distributed and interact with their environment.
Geography is offered to all age groups in the school. In the Foundation Year (year 9) pupils are introduced to the basic concepts of Geography. In the summer term they have a great deal of fun learning about fieldwork techniques. Geography is a popular optional subject in the Remove (year 10) for courses leading to IGCSE. In the Sixth Form, pupils are able to study the subject at both A level and The International Baccalaureate.
The A level course explores the nature and impact of cultural, social, economic, political and physical processes from the global to the local scale. The course consists of three units; physical, human and investigative work.
The IB course involves study of the essential systematic and technical aspects of the subject, creating a platform for considering the major environmental, political, cultural and socio-economic issues facing the developed and developing worlds. The course is designed to accommodate pupils who have studied Geography before and also those who have little previous knowledge of the subject. The syllabus at both Higher Level and Standard Level is divided into three parts: geographical skills, core theme and optional themes