The course explores the relationship between human populations with their physical environment at a variety of scales from local to global.

Students will study both physical and human geography, including water and carbon cycles; glacial systems and landscapes; ecosystems under stress; global systems and global governance; and contemporary urban environments.

Part of the course involves practical research, including a dedicated fieldwork option.

Trips and enrichment:
A-Level Geography Field Investigation - Sefton Coastline near Liverpool As part of the A-Level course, Year 13 Geography students visit the coast between Liverpool and Southport to investigate changes in the sand dune profile. During the 3 day visit students plan, carry out and evaluate a full study of a transect, which they will then write about in their summer exam.

Future Opportunities:
A qualification in Geography is an excellent preparation for a range of university courses, from geology and ecology to environmental science and urban planning.

The skills you develop studying Geography are rich and varied, enabling you to do a variety of different jobs.

Jobs directly related to Geography:
• Cartographer • Commercial/residential surveyor • Environmental consultant • Weather person • Geographical information systems officer • Planning and development surveyor • Secondary school teacher/ college or university lecturer • Town planner

Jobs where Geography would be useful:
• International aid/development worker • Landscape architect • Logistics and distribution manager • Market researcher • Nature conservation officer • Sustainability consultant • Tourism officer • Transport planner

A minimum of five subjects at grade 4 (or above) including grade 4 (or above) in Maths and a grade 5 (or above) in English Language and Geography.

We follow the AQA specification; more details can be found at: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/as-and-a-level/geography-7037