We all have different relationships with places: where we were born, where we grew up, where we went on holiday. However, there are many factors that affect how and why we feel positively or negatively about a place. Changing Places introduces you to the concept of 'place', and the factors that drive our emotional connection with them. You'll also look at a near and far place to explore the factors that have led to their development.

Coastal systems and landscapes introduces you to the powerful processes that shape the edges of land around the world. From the unique structures that are created to serious issues of erosion, this topic dives into the impact of contemporary geographical issues on the lives of people living on the coast, and the efforts to make a difference.

Contemporary Urban Environments introduces you to a range of interesting developments in cities and towns throughout the last century. From mass migration to cities to the problems that are faced as a result, you'll get a thorough tour of the issues that face cities around the world each day. From urban climate to drainage and sustainability, contemporary urban environments will introduce you to them all.

Many students grasp the content of the A Level Geography course, but sometimes don't know how to apply their knowledge to an exam. Our Exam Technique course will show you the process of getting what you know down into an A* essay.

A Level Geography Fieldwork gives you the opportunity to create your own investigation and make an impact on the world of geography. Choosing a question from physical and/or human geography, you will create an investigation question, design the research methods, collect data and analyse and evaluate it. Whilst this may sound like a lot, Study Geography is here to help you with resources and support to help create the best research question for you.

Global systems look at the relationships and processes that control the world today. Global governance refers to the organisations that help to develop relationships between countries and people. In this course, you'll explore the different systems and governance organisations and their relationship with globalisation, international trade, global norms and more. You'll also look at the global commons, in particular Antarctica.

Hazards are frequent occurrences and are a normal part of life for many people living around the world. From earthquakes to volcanic eruptions and storms, natural hazards are an important aspect of humans' relationship with the Earth. This topic will introduce you to the different types of hazards experienced around the world and how humans can respond and be ready for the next.

Hot deserts are characterised by their high temperature and low precipitation. This course takes a deep dive into the systems and landscapes that exist within deserts, from desertification to desert erosion and the development of yardangs. We'll also explore the impacts of human activity on deserts, to see how further impacts can be mitigated.

The Water and Carbon Cycles are both important in maintaining life on Earth. Human activity has had an impact on the functioning of these two cycles, and this topic explores how and why this has happened. From exploring the stores of carbon around the world to the impact of human activity on drainage basins, this topic will look at some of the most important changes in physical geography.