The A-level course covers a wide range of contemporary themes and issues. It incorporates learning about fundamental geographical processes and environments which enable students to understand the world around us today, as well what could impact the future. Year 12 course There are two compulsory topics that look at some of the issues which face us all: • Dynamic Landscapes Topic 1 - Tectonic Processes and Hazards This includes an introduction to tectonic processes, a study of the causes of tectonic hazards, the impact of seismic activity on people, and responses to tectonic hazards. Topic 2 – Landscape Systems, Processes and Change This is a study of the coastal landscape system and the physical and human processes influencing change over time and space Physical geography fieldwork • Dynamic Places Topic 3 - Globalisation This is a study of globalisation, its causes and consequences for different people and places. Topic 4 - Shaping Places This is a study of Regenerating Places looking at how and why places have changed and how this impacts on people Human geography fieldwork Year 13 course This builds upon the 4 topics above and includes further topics of: • Physical Systems and Sustainability The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity and The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security • Human Systems and Geopolitics Superpowers and Global Development and Connections • A-level Independent Investigation
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