What Is Geography

Posted by teacher on February 13, 2012

Geography is a broad subject that addresses many of the most pressing issues facing contemporary societies. Details of the structure and content of the course can be found on the Geography Department web page. First-year geographers study a broad range of human and physical topics as well as receiving training in geographical skills and methods.

In the second year, students select four topics drawn from human and physical geography to study in depth and attend a week-long, overseas field course. Students in the third year can specialise in either human or physical geography, although many choose to maintain a broad base. Final-year students also prepare a dissertation project. Most students find the dissertation, which can be on any relevant topic, the most stimulating and rewarding part of the Geography course. Many students conduct dissertation research overseas.