About the course…
Do you want to explore how the environment works and how our interactions affect it?
Geography gives you the skills to understand the fast changing world we live in today. It is an exploration of the changes in space and place over time, looking at both human behaviour and natural world processes. It is therefore an extremely exciting subject and one that combines approaches from both social and physical sciences.
We provide a balance of both human and physical topics. Some of the main areas covered include coastal landscape systems, hazardous earth (volcanoes and earthquakes), climate change, global migration systems, global governance of human rights, the earth’s life support systems and urban geography.
Why study with us…
- Take part in several day trips to places in the local areas and make use of the geography on our doorstep.
- For your coursework, you will be able to pick topics that interest you within the syllabus that are relevant to our chosen study area.
- Hear from guest speakers about current geographical issues and attend university workshops and enrichment sessions run by CEFAS on marine biology and the environment.
Where Geography can take you…
Many students go on to study degrees such as geography, geology, environmental science and civil engineering.
Want to stay local? The University of Suffolk at East Coast College offers degree courses such as Conservation Science, allowing you to gain a degree on your doorstep. You can find out more at https://www.eastcoast.ac.uk/degrees/
As Geography gives a wide range of analytical skills, it is highly valued in careers such as cartography, climate change analysis, meteorology, chartered surveying and estate agency, tourism and recreation management, local government, water conservation, as well as in businesses in the insurance and energy sectors.
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study
- You will need a minimum grade 5+ in GCSE Geography
