Module 1: Population and settlement
- World population growth
- Factors influencing natural change
- Population structure
- Global patterns of population change
- Population distribution and density
- Migration
- Population and resources
- The distribution and location of settlements
- Settlement function
- Urbanisation
- Urban land use
- Problems of urban growth
- Environmental problems caused by urban growth
Module 2: The natural environment
- Why does the earth’s crust move?
- Earthquakes
- Volcanoes
- Rocks and weathering
- Rivers
- Coastal processes and landforms
- Weather
- Climate
- Ecosystems
- Human use of ecosystems
- Climatic hazards
Module 3: Economic development and the use of resources
- Agricultural systems
- Food shortages
- Industry and employment
- Contrasting industries
- Leisure activities and tourism
- Energy resources: demand and supply
- Climate change
- Alternative energy resources
- Water resources
- Economic development: risks and benefits
All enrolments now will be for exams in Summer 2019. You’ll be required to complete three standard GCSE exams.
Official exams
- 1 hours 45 minutes, 45% of marks
- 1 hour 30 minutes, 27.5% of marks
- 1 hour 30 minutes, 27.5% of marks
We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the Country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own. Check where your closest exam centre is.
Assignments
During your course, you will also be required complete 16 assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course. There is no coursework to complete. All exams must be taken in the same session.
Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive an iGCSE in Geography, issued by CIE. This syllabus has been chosen specifically because it is the best suited to distance learning.
You will benefit from our personal tutor support for a period of up to 18 months from the date of enrolment. If you need longer, this, of course can be arranged.
Our course is delivered via our online learning platform as this provides learners with a dynamic and engaging experience. Don’t worry, if you prefer, you can print the learning materials yourself. The learning resources are in a range of different media including videos, e-books, and online quizzes.
Is this the same qualification as a GCSE from a traditional School or College?
Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time. You certificate comes directly from the awarding body.
Tell me about my Tutor Support?
You will have access to your personal tutor, via phone and email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 3 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
What is included in the cost of my course?
We provide all of the written learning materials you require to study this course. The course fee also includes personal tutor support, coursework administration and assignment marking.
Are there any additional costs?
You will be required to pay independently for your final examinations. Costs vary between test centres. Details of our guaranteed test centres are included with your course materials.
Is there a required reading list?
- Ross, S., Essential Mapwork Skills 2, Nelson Thornes, 2007
Where can I sit my exams?
We are able to offer places at our our exam centres across the UK for our students. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrollment.
What if I live outside the UK?
That’s the beauty of distance learning; you are able to study this course anywhere and there are some international test centres but we strongly recommend you take the examinations within the UK as this is the only guaranteed way to ensure access to an examination centre.
What do I do if I still have questions?
Please check our FAQs section or Contact Us, we are happy to answer any more questions you may have.
