IGCSE Geography

Course Code: IGCSE1

Develop your understanding of the developing world, the concept of ’place’ and how society interacts with its environment.

Discover local, regional, national and global scales of place and the contrasting physical and human environments.
Expand your awareness of the processes that affect the development of such environments.
Gain an insight into spatial effects and how they can affect people’s interaction with each other.
Explore different communities in our world and how they experience differing opportunities and constraints.

Course Content

Unit 1: Population and Settlement

Population Dynamics
Settlement

Unit 2: The Natural Environment

Plate Tectonics
Landforms and Landscape Processes
Weather, Climate and Natural Vegetation
Relationships Between the Natural Environment and Human Activities

Unit 3: Economic Development and the Use of Resources

Agricultural Systems
Industrial Systems
Leisure Activities and Tourism
Energy and Water Resources
Environmental Risks and Benefits: Resource Conservation and Management

The course includes three assessment objectives (AO) which must be clearly demonstrated in your examinations;

AO1: Knowledge with understanding
AO2: Skills and analysis
AO3: Judgement and decision making

Assessment

Paper 1: Written Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
Paper 2: Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Paper 3: Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Your IGCSE course materials will be sent out in the post and once you enrol on this IGCSE course. You will also be required to submit tutor-marked assignments in order for you to progress effectively.

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of this home learning course you will receive an IGCSE in Geography.

The Cambridge IGCSE is internationally recognised by universities, schools and employers around the world as equivalent in status and academic rigour to a UK GCSE. The Cambridge IGCSE is excellent preparation for follow up courses, such as A/AS Level, the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), US Advanced Placement Programme and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. You can learn more about these examinations by visiting the IGCSE website.

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You will have 24 months to complete your home learning course. This is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines.

This course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Student record bag
Pen
Mouse mat
Study guide
Comprehensive study notes
Personal tutor support
Assignment marking and feedback
Accreditation

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

You will need to take the standard IGCSE examinations in order to fully complete this course.

The examinations run on specific dates which can be obtained by visiting the IGCSE website. Students are required to book their examinations.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

You will also be required to pay a small fee to take your examinations at the examining centre that you choose.

Q: What if I live outside the UK?

You are still able to study this IGCSE course but must take the examinations within the UK as this is the only guaranteed way to access examining centres.