Geography

To apply to Notre Dame High School Norwich's Sixth Form, please go to https://www.ndhs.org.uk/sixth-form and click on How to Apply. The application process opens in October.

Why our students like this course

‘You are taught diverse subjects that embrace your knowledge’

'Studying Geography at Notre Dame has confirmed that Geography is what I want to study in the future. It is an interesting and up-to-date subject that allows you to link what you learn in the classroom to real life. Throughout the two years you are taught diverse topics that embrace your knowledge and develop transferable skills that can lead you towards a wide range of courses in the future.'

'I have never regretted my choice to study A Level Geography at Notre Dame. Everything you learn is interesting and very relevant to the world around you - you'll never leave a lesson feeling as if you've wasted your time. There is loads of support from the teachers when you don't understand something but at the same time you develop independent study and research skills that allow you to build your own view of the world. Geography is a fascinating subject, and I would strongly recommend it to anyone and everyone who wants to learn.'

'A-Level Geography is an incredibly diverse subject. I have loved how all the topics we have studied are real, contemporary, and represent serious issues facing society today. Global migration has been my highlight so far, where we have been learning about the economics and politics behind migration, and why it is such a contentious issue. A-Level Geography has helped me to better understand the issues facing modern society from a range of perspectives.

Furthermore, there is also the opportunity to complete a non-examined assessment which involves independent fieldwork. The fact that we have the choice to explore any issue across the specification has been a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate a different range skills. I have really enjoyed this independence and freedom. I would happily recommend geography to anyone.'

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 empathy. People with the solutions to develop strategies to confront local and global problems.

A GCSE in this subject is desirable but not essential. However, if you have taken this subject at GCSE a minimum of Grade 5.

To apply for a place at Notre Dame Sixth Form, please follow the instructions on the How to Apply page of the Sixth Form section of the Notre Dame High School website (http://www.ndhs.org.uk)

The world needs geographers. It is a multi-disciplined subject that allows geographers to develop an overview that specialists frequently miss – the geographers are able to see the wood because they are not too absorbed by individual trees. That means they are well placed to develop the strategy needed to confront the world's global problems. It also makes the subject very employable.