Geography

Total of 5 grade A* – C GCSE. Grade B in Geography is recommended.
Average GCSE point score 39.

Global challenges, geographical investigations, contested planet and geographical research. Topics include globalisation, climate change, coasts, energy security, water conflicts, biodiversity, super power geography development issues, tectonic hazards and pressures, glaciation, regeneration and human rights.

Geography is delivered through both traditional methods of study as well as variety of other less didactic methods.  Essay writing as well as data collection methods are developed to ensure students are fully prepared not only for the end of year examinations but also in the hope that they become highly proficient geographers.

Anyone interested in Geography should consider studying here at Marlborough.  The teachers are passionate practitioners who deliver challenging and inspiring lessons. 

Interest in Geography including:

• Fieldwork
• People and their interaction with the Environment
• Conservation
• Environment issues
• Discussions

Urban Planning
Stock-broking
Conservation work
Volcanologist
Leisure & Tourism
Seismologist
Statistician
Retail Management
Accountancy
Demographer
Explorer
Development worker/aid worker
GIS Specialist
Engineering
Meteorology
Energy
Architecture
Hazard Management
Demographer
Marketing
Surveying
Politics
Sustainable futures
IGO/NGO consultant

SUBJECT DESTINATIONS
Travel Leisure and Culture, Environment and Sustainability, Development of Global Issues, and Physical Systems.

Mr A Ballantine, The Marlborough Science Academy.
A.ballantine@marlborough.herts.sch.uk