Geography

Course summary

The study of Geography A Level aims to inspire a sense of enquiry and appreciation of the environment in which we live. Through a detailed study and informed analysis of our surroundings the human impact can be assessed, and our interaction with the physical environment understood. The beauty of the discipline is its contemporary nature and its diversity. Individuals who are interested in both artistic and the more scientific subjects are usually the ones who really excel in Geography. The discipline relies upon sound reasoning and promotes the development of a wide range of skills as well as numeracy and literacy. Each year the Geography Department goes on interesting trips, local, national and abroad, most recently to Sicily and Barcelona. We collect data through travel and invite outside speakers to Emanuel who share their insights on the subject. Emanuel’s sixth form geographers are expected to regularly attend lectures at the Royal Geographic Society of which the department is a member, as well as the Wimbledon Geographical Association.