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Geography
There has never been a better or more important time to study geography. Geography helps pupils make sense of the world around them. It’s hands on, relevant, and fun.
Why study geography at Haileybury?
Studying geography is essential for understanding the complex relationships between people, places, and the environment. Geography is a broad-based, academic subject which opens up options for pupils. Employers and universities see geography as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding.
At Haileybury, we believe that field trips are a vital component of geography education, offering pupils hands-on experiences that enhance their understanding of the subject. By visiting geographical sites, pupils can observe and analyze physical landscapes, ecosystems, and human interactions with the environment in real-world contexts.
There are multiple trips available to both A Level and IB geographers, including our Arctic Circle trip, which is open to all Sixth Form geographers.
Academic pathways
Geography is studied as a compulsory subject from Lower School to Removes, and offered as GCSE, A level and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
As a subject linking the arts and the sciences, it is highly flexible in terms of what it can be combined with, both at IB and A level.
Beyond the curriculum
The Haileybury Geography Society challenges enthusiastic geographers from across the year groups to engage with the latest geographical literature; for example, we have read both Prisoners of Geography (Tim Marshall) and Factfulness (Hans Rosling), and pupils have taken it in turns to present on different chapters from these books.