Study opportunities at Cambridge and Oxford for Geography enthusiasts
Explore the academic offerings at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford for students passionate about environments, landscapes, societies, and cultures. Discover the engaging programs, diverse learning opportunities, and application details for aspiring scholars.
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ENGAGING WITH OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE Dr Liam Saddington Department of Geography, University of Cambridge Lucy Cavendish College Mr Daniel Hall School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford
WHAT STUDENTS ARE WE LOOKING FOR? They enjoy learning about environments, landscapes and peoples: their societies, economies and cultures They are passionate to learn more about pressing environmental, social, cultural and economic issues They are keen to learn and develop a wide range of skills They are seeking a broad-based academic degree, offering above average graduate employability They have a sense of wonder, curiosity and concern.
WHAT DO WE OFFER TO STUDENTS? Study in one of the World s leading departments Research-led teaching Small group teaching (supervisions/tutorials) to complement lectures Study in both departmental and college environments Libraries (access to books, academic journals and e-books) Museums and Botanic Gardens Extra-curricular lectures, talks, seminar series Student-led societies Wealth of resources with academic and pastoral support through the college system
OUR APROACH TO GEOGRAPHY All three year undergraduate degrees awarded by Cambridge/Oxford are Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees. We do not make them choose between human and physical geography students can specialise as they progress The courses are broad enough to include those whose primary interests are in natural sciences, social sciences, humanities; or all three. They do not need to have studied Geography at school.
TEACHING AND LEARNING World-class teaching environment: Lectures Supervisions/Tutorials (small group teaching) Practical classes / fieldwork Dissertation (independent research project)
APPLICATIONS Earlier UCAS deadline of Oxford and Cambridge 15th October Admissions test (Oxford) Interviews December Offers - January
APPLICATIONS They apply to a college (unless making an open application) It doesn t matter which school subjects they are studying (and they don t even need Geography). https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/ courses/geography#entry-requirements https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduat e/courses/course-listing/geography
COLLEGES In terms of academic life, it doesn t matter which college they choose they will have support at college Check the college admits geographers Size of college and Geography cohort Location/Setting Women only/mature students (over the age of 21) (Cambridge only)
GEOGRAPHY INTERVIEWS Usually 20-25 minutes (usually 2 interviews, each with two interviewers) Like a mini-supervision/tutorial where we discuss a series of key themes in geography May involve a piece of reading, either sent in advance or set on the day Exploring how they think through and construct an argument Assessing their interest in the subject Videos of the interview process are on our websites
HOW TO SUPPORT POTENTIAL APPLICANTS? Signposting resources our websites and beyond Myth busting Asking for a school tour, online session or other engagement There is not an Oxbridge type Reflecting on whether they apply to Oxford or Cambridge But, ultimately it is their application Supporting candidates whatever the outcome
HOW TO ENGAGE WITH OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE? Further information about Geography at Oxford and Cambridge: http://www.geog.cam.ac.uk https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/ If you have any questions or require more information, please email undergraduate.enquiries@geog.cam.ac.uk Undergraduate.enquiries@ouce.ox.ac.uk Cambridge admissions: http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/ Oxford admissions: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate Sign up to the Oxford geography teacher s mailing list: https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/study/for- teachers/ Follow our social media: @oxfordgeography on Twitter, @oxford_geography on Instagram @CamUniGeography on Twitter, @camunigeography on Instagram Guidance on outreach on the main university websites
