Geography
at Wood Green School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Geography is a fascinating and contemporary subject. The A Level course allows you to make connections between different aspects of geography. It is a course that focuses on fundamental processes, reflects the world around us and fosters an understanding of what could impact on its future. - Allows a balance between students’ own physical, human and/or environmental interests and key geographical topics. - Allows you to engage critically with real world issues and places - Will help to develop key skills of investigative geography (fieldwork and research skills), powers of synopticity discussion, evaluation and decision making - Will develop students that are critical and reflective learners, able to articulate opinions, suggest relevant new ideas and provide evidenced argument in a range of situations. Geography is one of the facilitating subjects for entry to the UK’s top universities. It is a subject that is suitable preparation for a wide range of university degree courses and employment opportunities. The analytical skills as well as the deeper understanding of all global issues are exceptionally advantageous for any employment opportunity. Geographers look at issues from a wide perspective and develop a range of skills which are attractive to a very broad range of future employers” (Prospects Graduate Careers website, 2014) such as: management and administration, further training, the financial sector, the retail sector and other professions. There are 4 compulsory days
What you need to get on
Grade 5 or higher at GCSE Geography. We are also happy to consider students who have not taken GCSE Geography and are interested in the geographical topics outlined. These students must have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE English, GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature.
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
Wood Green School
Woodstock Road, Witney, OX28 1DX
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Witney
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