Geography

Course summary

The School follows the AQA specification at A-Level, which is comprised of physical and human geography components, spanning the study of topics such as water/carbon cycles and global systems and governance. In addition to these components, students must complete an individual investigation project. In preparation for this non-examined assessment, students are required to complete four days of field work. This field trip takes place in the Lower Sixth and, depending on numbers, can be a residential trip or a series of day trips. Geography is a rigorous and well-respected subject at university level, flexible enough to be tailored to specific interests, yet broad enough to foster a wide range of skills needed for being successful as an undergraduate. Employers value the comprehensive computer, research and analytical skills that Geography degree students bring to work as employees. The breadth of Geography lends itself to an equally wide range of careers, including in public services such as national and local government, journalism or healthcare, through to private sector areas such as insurance, engineering, law and corporate social responsibility.