Geography
at Dame Alice Owen'S School, Potters Bar · school or sixth form
What the college says
GCSE Geography students will be familiar with some of the topics outlined below, but at A-Level, deeper and broader understanding is required. The format of the final examination is similar to that of GSCE, with a mixture of shorter response questions and longer essays. A level geography is one of the top facilitating subjects, which means it complements both arts and science subjects. This in turn means it keeps your options open, being as appropriate for someone wanting to study medicine as it is for someone wanting to study law, economics or politics. Geography is by its nature multidisciplinary, which makes it very attractive to employers, with geography university graduates having some of the highest employment rates following completion of their degrees. This is due to the broad range of analytical and written skills that geographers develop. Coursework provides students the opportunity to develop their report writing and academic research skills.
What you need to get on
You need to have taken Geography at GCSE and achieved a grade 6 (or above) to take it at A level.
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
Dame Alice Owen's School
DUGDALE HILL LANE, POTTERS BAR, EN6 2DU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · POTTERS BAR
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