Geography

Course summary

Geography at A-level encompasses key elements of social and life sciences, focusing on the complex interaction of processes that shape our world. The OCR A-level specification is complex, broad and relevant to 21st-century issues. There is ample space for discussion, reflection and independent research that will encourage boys to become critical and reflective learners, able to articulate opinions and provide evidenced arguments in a range of situations. The wide-ranging nature of the specification makes Geography a perfect complementary A-level to both the arts and the sciences, as well as providing an excellent preparation for boys wishing to progress to degree-level study of the subject. The application of knowledge learnt in the form room to the real world is a core element of geographical enquiry. A-level geographers will build on the fieldwork carried out at GCSE through an enhanced focus on independent research and the production of an investigative geographical report. Boys will spend four days in the Summer term conducting fieldwork across multiple sites in London including Kings Cross, the Olympic Park, Great Missenden and Amersham to support this element of nonexamined assessment. In addition, learners will be assessed through three examined papers at the end of the Upper Sixth year.