Geography Department
PUTS YOU ON THE MAP!
Geography investigates the interaction of people with the physical world. It helps us to develop an interest and understanding of the world around us and to foster an awareness of current events. It develops knowledge of the contrasting opportunities and constraints facing peoples in varying societies. It enables a respect for the environment as an individual and as a member of society in the 21st century.
Geography is a very popular subject at The Abbey School with a high uptake at both GCSE and A Level. It is also being taught as part of the IB at both standard and higher levels.
Geography is a very successful department with 100% A grades awarded at A Level in August 2007, as well as one candidate being one of the top 10 in the country.
Geography is a very dynamic department. We have interactive white boards and the department utilises ICT within its curriculum.
The L6 field trip to Flatford Mill
CAREERS AND GEOGRAPHY
The skills that geographers acquire are much sought-after by employers.
Geography degrees provide the following skills: written and oral presentation, teamwork, problem-solving, numeracy, computing, graphics, mapping, survey methods and research skills.
Nationally, geography has one of the best graduate employment records in the country.
Geography graduates are employed in a wide range of occupations which use the skills they have acquired in their degree course. These include:
- Accountancy
- Advertising
- Banking
- Diplomatic Service
- Financial Administration
- Land Management
- Law
- Management Consultancy
- Marketing
- Sale
Other graduates choose careers which relate more directly to their degree course. These include:
- Cartographer
- Environmental Manager
- Geographical Information System Manager
- Local Government Administrator
- Logistics Manager
- Nature Conservation Officer
- Remote Sensing Scientist
- Retail Manager
- Surveyor
- Teacher
- Tourism Officer
- Town Planner
Geography is taught from year 7 up to the Sixth Form. Please use the links below to find out more:
