University Geography departments must be thrilled

I couldn't stand Geography at school.  It always seemed to be taught by PE teachers, who weren't that interested in it.  I hated having to copy from the board drawings of glaciated landscapes, for which I got low marks and high levels of frustration.  And yet it is one of those subjects that sits right in the middle of the sciences and the social sciences.  If I could pick my subjects today, Geography would certainly be on my timetable.

Suddenly the subject has moved centre stage, featuring on the main cast list for the new E Bacc.  University Geography departments must be buzzing with delight (not the first metaphor that would come to mind for any group of academics, I know) as they prepare to increase their intakes in a few years' time. 

Rather a shame for the also-rans, though.  Design Technology, RS etc departments are no doubt feeling less than thrilled.