IGCSE Geography
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Start your journey towards a career in environmental science, planning and development. Explore the relationship between people, places and the environment. The course will help you progress to further education, an apprenticeship or seek employment inside or outside of the UK.
- Awarding Bodies: Cambridge & Edexcel Examination Boards
- Learning Hours: 130 Recommended Study Hours
- Flexible Fast Track Available
- Full IGCSE Qualification
Overview
Would you like to progress your education through distance learning? An online International GCSE Geography course can open doors to a rewarding career in environmental, social and global industries. The programme with Learn Now provides the same fully recognised qualification you would achieve if attending mainstream college but giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
If you are an adult learner, a student resitting exams, or someone juggling studies with work and family, this could work perfectly. The course is designed to suit many lifestyles and provides at least two exam series per year.
Choose Your Specification
Whether you are based inside or outside the UK, we can offer a variety of internationally recognised examination boards to suit your specific needs:
- Cambridge International CIE 0460 (A*-G) or 0976 (9-1)
- Pearson Edexcel 4GE1 (9-1)
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Enrol Anytime | Enrolment Fee £345
Select your course awarding body from the dropdown below.
Cambridge IGCSE Geography
Specification Code: 0460 (A*-G) or 0976 (9-1)
The Cambridge specification will give you the opportunity to travel the world via our online learning portal, learning about both natural and social sciences along the way.
You will understand how geography impacts everyday life and discover the key opportunities and challenges facing the world. You will also develop academic and life skills from writing, teamwork and communication to analytical skills.
The course has three modules you will need to cover.
Course Content
Theme 1: Population and Settlement
- Population dynamics
- Migration
- Population structure
- Population density and distribution
- Settlements and service provision
- Urban settlements
- Urbanisation
Theme 2: The natural environment
- Earthquakes and volcanoes
- Rivers
- Coasts
- Weather
- Climate and natural vegetation
Theme 3: Economic development
- Development
- Food production
- Industry
- Tourism
- Energy
- Water
- Environmental risks of economic development
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at a CIE approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
IGCSE Exams
There are three exams for the full qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:Paper 1 – 1 hour 45 min
Paper 2 – 1 hour 30 min
Paper 3 – 1 hour 30 min
Course Outcome
On successful completion of all your exams, you will be awarded the following qualification:
International GCSE Geography with CIE
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography
Specification Code: 4GE1
The Edexcel specification will help you develop your knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and appreciate the relevance of these concepts to our changing world. You will be able to appreciate that people have different views of, and attitudes to, the world, its environments and its issues.
The course will allow you to acquire, develop and apply practical geographical enquiry skills. You will also be able to undertake geographical investigations that include both primary and secondary data collection, presentation and analysis, drawing conclusions, and evaluating the whole geographical investigation.
There are two modules you will need to cover.
Course Content
Paper 1: Physical Geography
- River environments
- Coastal environments
- Hazardous environments
Paper 2: Human Geography
- Economic activity and energy
- Rural environments
- Urban environments
- Fieldwork from one of these topics – Global issues (Fragile environments and climate change, Globalisation and migration, Development and human welfare)
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an Edexcel approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
IGCSE Exams
There are two exams for the full qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:Paper 1 – 1 hour 10 min
Paper 2 – 1 hour 45 min Course Outcome
On successful completion of all your exams, you will be awarded the following qualification:
International GCSE Geography with Edexcel
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Enrolment Fees
Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course. This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.
Our enrolment fee includes:
- All study materials covering the full specification.
- Full support where you can also message your tutor as many times as you need to.
- Access to our online Library with a full range of eBooks.
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Marked and graded practise examination papers
- Fast Track available if required and flexible learning from home 24/7.
The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.
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FAQs
Will I find this course hard?
Some learners may find the subject challenging initially due to the large range of topics included for physical and human geography. On top of this, learners will be expected to interpret maps, graphs and data. It makes a big difference if learners enjoy learning about different countries and cultures along with environmental issues.
The course will help teach learners to apply their geographical knowledge to real-life situations supporting answers with evidence. Learners will practise through in-depth assignments and practise exam papers.
Will I need to buy any books?
You will not be required to purchase any books with this course. We automatically include logins to our online e-Library, which provides access to the following premium eBooks depending on your selected course specification:
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Geography Student Book – Witherick, Michael
Cambridge Igcse and O Level Geography – Guinness, Paul
Don’t see the specific book you are looking for? Ask us, and we will let you know if we have it!
Which subjects should I study alongside this course?
History – This humanities subject compliments geography as it will help develop skills in essay writing, analysing sources, critical thinking and understanding global events.
Biology – Studying topics such as ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation and climate change supports topics in Geography.
Maths – The course will often require you to analyse graphs, calculate percentages and interpret statistical data. Maths will help support these skills along with meeting entry requirements if applying to colleges or universities.
Where can the subject take me?
The course will open doors to a variety of subjects. You may want to progress onto A Levels in subjects such as Geography, Environmental Science, Biology and Economics.
After A Levels, degree options include Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, Urban Planning and Environmental Management.
If you don’t want to progress onto A Levels, you might want to consider a level 3 apprenticeship which would allow you to earn whilst you learn. Students in the past have progressed onto roles such as Apprentice Geospatial Survey Technician Level 3.
Overall the subject will develop valuable skills in Research, Critical Thinking, Data Interpretation and Problem-Solving.
Can I study this course from outside the UK?
Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge (CIE) qualifications can be taken inside and outside the UK. Content within the specification is adapted for international learners and the qualification is comparable to UK GCSE standards.
How long does the course take?
You will receive access and support for two years, however you can complete the course much sooner if you need to. Exams for this subject fall in May/June or October/Novembereach year and therefore you are able to choose which exam sitting you want to apply for. We have more information on exam timetables here.
How does this course compare to a college GCSE?
The International GCSE is taken worldwide rather than just the UK. It is equivalent to a GCSE but is often 100% exam based. See our article IGCSE vs GCSEfor more information.
What can I do with IGCSE Geography
The course could lead on to further study in geography at A Level or more vocationally-related courses.
IGCSEs are accepted by leading Universities and employers around the works as evidence of academic achievement. Many Universities require a combination of AS & A’ Levels and IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.