Why study Geography?

Never has there been a more important time to study Geography A Level. As our world faces unprecedented change, we will explore challenges such as global migration, the pollution of our oceans, issues faced by towns and cities and human encroachment on hazardous areas, the spread of disease and human rights abuses. We study the challenges they create and we explore the solutions necessary to ensure the future of our species and our natural environment.

The OCR A Level syllabus is multidisciplinary, spanning the arts and sciences and addresses both human and physical geography. It includes an integral fieldwork element with a trip to the Lake District; an enjoyable and valuable part of the course. As a strong facilitating subject with one of the highest employment rates of any degree subject it is highly regarded by many universities and combines well with most A Level subjects.
Previous geographers have gone on to study subjects as diverse as International Development, Diplomacy, Law, Geology, GIS IT systems, Architecture, Earth Sciences, Marine Biology, Meteorology, Climate Change and Urban Planning.

You will be taught by a strong team of experienced and passionate geographers with varying subject specialisms and will complete an independent assignment on an issue of your choosing in Year 13.
The world needs informed individuals to understand the processes of the natural world and our influence on them. People able to tackle inequality and with skills of diplomacy and empathy. People with the solutions to develop strategies to confront local and global problems. 

The world needs geographers.

Why our students like this course

"Geography is a unique subject that makes you stand out from many other candidates, especially when applying for university - it combines scientific, social and environmental content which apply to many university courses. It requires you to take into perspective the many challenges that our current world faces developing you as a young person also, and as somebody who takes biology and chemistry as my two other A levels, it separates me from other candidates who stick to the traditional STEM combinations, especially due to geography teaching you key skills such as independent learning and confidence through the NEA."

"What I’ve enjoyed about Geography A-level is that I find the human geography content particularly engaging and relevant to today’s world."

"I think that if you choose Geography as an A-level, you’ll not only become well educated in the subject, but you’ll also develop a greater awareness of the challenges that people face across the world. As a result, you’ll gain a broader understanding of the world around you and the issues shaping it today."

Entry Requirements

A GCSE in this subject is desirable but not essential. However, if you have taken this subject at GCSE a minimum of Grade 5.

Exam Board
OCR

Contact a Teacher

If you have any subject specific questions that you'd like to ask.  You are very welcome to contact the relevant Head of Subject.  To find their email address click on Teaching Staff.  For general enquiries, contact the 6th Form Team.