A Level Geography
at Carlton Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will learn in a wide variety of ways such as by using maps, GIS skills, data analysis, photos, videos and podcasts. You will be encouraged to frame your own questions using higher level thinking skills and show your grasp of complex issues through report and essay writing. You will improve or gain an ability to work constructively in a team environment. You will gain cultural awareness, learn project management skills, including effective time management and learn research and critical thinking skills.
What you need to get on
To study A level Geography, students will require a GCSE Geography grade 5 in addition to the standard grade requirements for the sixth form.
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
Carlton Academy
Coningswath Road Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3SH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Nottingham
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