IB Geography

IB Geography aims to develop understanding of geography in all forms, but with particular emphasis on the ways in which humans interact with the environment around them. Students will develop an understanding of the interdependencies that exist within the world at a variety of levels, together with an understanding of the need to plan and manage certain environments in a sustainable way. The course aims to give students the tools and skills required to research and write an individual geographical study using appropriate methodologies and techniques of geographical enquiry.

Geography is intrinsically an international subject and this will be reinforced through the study of different areas of the world. The inclusion of the ‘Extreme Environments’ module for example forces students to look beyond their own environment, as does the study of less economically developed urban areas or population growth. The links to international study are tremendous and the interdependency of the globe will be viewed for example, through the study of globalisation and climate change.... [Read More]