A-level Geography
at Notre Dame High School, Norwich, Norwich · school or sixth form
What the college says
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 empath
What you need to get on
42 points from your best 8 subjects; GCSE Maths and English (Language or Literature) at a minimum of grade 4, in addition to: However, if you have taken this subject at GCSE a minimum of Grade 5.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Notre Dame High School
Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3PB
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Norwich
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