Geography

Tectonic processes and hazards: Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and secondary hazards such as tsunamis. The causes, impacts on people and management.

Coastal landscapes and change: Waves, tides, sub-aerial processes and sea level change produce a variety of coastal landscapes.

Coastal management strategies. Globalisation: The spread of global TNCs, migration of populations, development of communication has impacts on countries and people.

Regenerating places: Urban and rural areas are in need of regeneration using a variety of strategies using tourism, sport, retailing and culture.

The water cycle and water insecurity: Physical and human processes influence the water cycle causing flooding and water supply problems. Climate change and El nino.

The carbon cycle and energy security: Human influences on the carbon cycle causes global warming. The use of renewables and biofuels and issues of energy security.

Superpowers: Superpowers and emerging superpowers have a significant impact on the global economy, global politics and the environment.

Global development and connections: The reasons for variations in the level of development across the world and the causes and impacts of international migration.

Health, Human Rights and Interventions: The study of why health and human rights vary across the world. Do interventions such as military conflict or aid improve health and human rights?