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Choose geography at school

Geography helps you to make sense of the world around you. It's hands on, relevant, and fun.

Geography is a broad based academic subject which will open up options for you in your future. Employers and universities see geography as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding. As a subject linking the arts and the sciences it is highly flexible in terms of what you can combine it with, both at GCSE and A Level. If you choose to take geography on to university there are literally hundreds of courses to choose from and the range of career areas accessed by graduates of geography will probably surprise you.

Do not just take our word for it. The importance of the subject to your education is evident.

Understanding of the interdependence of Earth’s human and physical systems is important for young people who are going to be future decision-makers in the world. Charity Mhlanga
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Letter from Michael Palin

Find out what Michael Palin, our former president, has to say about geography.

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At GCSE

Learn more about what skills you would gain and topics you would cover by choosing geography at GCSE.

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At A Level

Learn more about what skills you would gain and topics you would cover by choosing geography at A Level.