aims of the course

Candidates develop lifelong skills, including:

An understanding of the processes which affect physical and human environments.
An understanding of location on a local, regional, and global scale.
The ability to use and understand geographical data and information.
An understanding of how communities around the world are affected and constrained by different environments.

The IGCSE Geography course aims to enable students to:

• build a core understanding of geographical concepts and processes and apply this to understand and interpret our changing world

• develop a sense of place, space and location, and understand the importance of scale

• develop the ability to interpret and evaluate different types of geographical information

• develop an understanding of the need for accuracy and objectivity in collecting, recording, processing, presenting, analysing and interpreting geographical information

• develop into an informed and responsible global citizen, who recognises the challenges of our changing world and feels empowered to influence change.

Welcome to the World of Geography 🌍 (1).mp4

details of the course

The course has two main themes:

All skills are taught and reinforced as learning integrated within the topics.

The syllabus is divided into ten topics which have been designed to develop an understanding of both the natural and human environment:

• Changing river environments

• Changing coastal environments

• Changing ecosystems

• Tectonic hazards

• Climate change

• Changing populations

• Changing towns and cities

• Development

• Changing economies

• Resource provision.

how is the course examined?

All candidates take three components. Candidates are eligible for grades A* - G.

career pathways

Cambridge International IGCSE Geography provides a foundation for the study of:

entry requirements

For the IGCSE Geography course, students should have a solid understanding of basic geographical concepts, such as physical processes, human-environment interactions, and map-reading skills. A student who can analyze data, draw inferences, and appreciate patterns will find it easier to succeed. Proficiency in reading comprehension and a capacity for structured writing will be important for communicating geographical understanding. An inquisitive approach toward understanding the physical and human factors shaping our world, as well as a willingness to explore global issues, will support a student’s success in the course.

cambridge documents

0460_y27-29_sy.pdf

0460_Learner_Guide_(for_examination_from_2020).pdf