A level Geography
at Oldfield School, Bath · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level geography covers both the physical and human environments and the complex interaction of processes that shape our world. It will also show how human intervention affects the environment and how people adapt and mitigate the effects of processes on their environment. There is plenty of room for discussion and extended research which will help you become an independent thinker and learner. You will learn in a wide variety of ways such as by using maps, GIS skills, data analysis, photos, videos, podcasts, as well as attending lectures and study days. You will be encouraged to frame your own questions using higher level thinking skills and showing your grasp of complex issues through report and essay writing.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography is preferred, but the course is also open to students who did not study Geography in years 10 and 11 in which case a minimum grade 6 in English and Mathematics is required.
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
Oldfield School Sixth Form
Kelston Road, Bath, BA1 9AB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bath
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