Geography is, quite simply, about the world in which we live.  The Geography Department aims to inspire a sense of awe and wonder for the Earth, develop a knowledge and understanding of how different aspects of our planet are interconnected and cultivate a sense of social justice about how different people are affected by geographical issues.What can be more important then this? 

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Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
At KS3, students study a range of topics from physical, human and environmental Geography.  Students look at issues affecting local areas such as the effect of the London 2012 Olympics on Stratford in East London or the formation of coastlines in Pembrokeshire and then move on to look at global issues such as global warming or the tourist industry. 

Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11)
At KS4, students follow the OCR Geography C (Bristol Project) syllabus, 1988.  Students study the theory and reality of current and topical geographical issues, including aspects of physical geography such as coasts, weather and global warming, natural hazards such as earthquakes and floods, aspects of economies and development such as Fair Trade and trans-national companies and aspects of population and cities such as regeneration.

Key Stage 4 (Y10-11 September 2009 onwards)
At KS4, students follow the OCR Geography B syllabus, J385.  Students study the theory and reality of current and topical geographical issues, including aspects of physical geography such as coasts, weather and global warming, natural hazards such as earthquakes and floods, aspects of economies and development such as Fair Trade and trans-national companies and aspects of population and cities such as regeneration.

Key Stage 5 (Year 12)
At KS5, students follow the Edexcel Geography ‘A’ level, 9GE01. They study a range of areas from physical and human Geography to help explain geographical issues both in the UK and across the world.  Students look at ‘hot topics’ of international concern, such as global warming, changing weather patterns, loss of biodiversity, immigration and emigration patterns and global trade.

Key Stage 5 (Year 13)
At KS5, students follow the Edexcel Geography Syllabus B ‘A’ level, 9215. They study a range of areas from physical and human Geography to help explain geographical issues both in the UK and across the world.  Students look at ‘hot topics’ of international concern, such as global warming, changing weather patterns, loss of biodiversity, immigration and emigration patterns and global trade.