Geography

Entry Requirements

A genuine interest in the subject matter – i.e. a keenness to read widely, be aware of contemporary, topical issues in the news and to pursue areas of interest in a bit more depth – is a characteristic of the most successful Geographers. We would expect most students taking Geography in the Sixth Form to have achieved at least a 7 in their GCSE to enable them to access the demands of the course, though this is not a prerequisite. On the very odd occasion we might consider taking a student who has not studied Geography in the 4th and 5th form, providing they can demonstrate the correct motivation and have a track record of academic success. Geographers typically study a wide variety of other subjects: it can fit a Biology / Chemistry / Maths combination for a prospective Medic or scientist; equally, it can be combined with subjects such as Economics and Politics for a slightly different – but equally suitable – package. The unique feature of Geography is the breadth of skills it develops, and hence it can complement a wide range of subjects.