This course explores why the world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done before and helps to prepare students for those changes. The transferable skills which Geography fosters are an asset in the complex world of employment today. Geography is about the future and encourages lifelong learning. Topics covered at A Level are from Physical Geography and Human Geography. Topics include the water and carbon cycles through studying rivers tropical rain forests coastal system volcanoes earthquakes fires and storms. Human Geography includes aspects of global systems and governance globalisation and the emergence of global agencies such as the United Nations. Students must complete two days of field each year. These are likely to be non-residential to reduce costs.