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Geography IGCSE
Geography is a vast and fascinating subject, and our distance learning IGCSE Geography course provides a great overview of its two main branches: physical geography and human geography.
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- 98% Pass Rate
- Students have enjoyed a 98% pass rate
- Exam Pass Guarantee
- If you don't pass first time, we'll support you for free until your next exams
- Online Learning
- Study on your own terms with our our learning platform, MyOxbridge
Course Introduction
The planet we live on is complex, beautiful, and fascinating. From the highest mountains to the deepest oceans, there’s so much to discover and explore. If you’d love to learn more about our natural environment, as well as the impact that humankind has upon it and our strategies to live sustainably, then IGCSE Geography is a great choice.
As you study, you’ll develop invaluable transferable skills that will prepare you for employment or higher education.
IGCSE Geography is just one of many IGCSEs/GCSEs we offer that students can study online. When enrolling on our online courses, you can rest assured that you will be fully supported by our expert tutors, who are on hand to help you 24/7.
Course Info
- Duration
- Study Hours
- Difficulty
- Outcome
- Syllabus Code
- Units
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9–24 months
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150
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Level 2
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CAIE IGCSE
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976
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8
units
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units)
Awarding Body: CAIE
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is the world’s largest provider of A-level courses and GCSE courses, qualifications and exams, delivering assessments to over 8 million learners in over 170 countries.
What you will learn
Below is an outline of the course material you will study:
Unit 1 - Population and Settlement
- Population dynamics
- Reasons for high and low birth rates
- Reasons for high and low death rates
- The ‘One Child’ Policy
- Migration
- Population structure
- Reading population pyramids
- Ageing populations
- Dependant populations
- Youthful populations
- Population density and distribution
- Factors influencing population
- The Sphere of Influence
- Settlement hierarchy
- Types of settlements
- Urban settlements
- Urban land use
- The Burgess (Concentric Ring) Model
- Central Business Districts (CBD)
- The Hoyt (Sector) Model
Unit 2a - The Natural Environment: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Rivers
- What causes earthquakes to occur?
- The Richter and Mercalli Scales
- The different types of volcano
- Hazards, effects, and responses
- The characteristics of rivers
- The Global Hydrological Cycle
- Drainage basins
- River profiles, courses, and processes
- Waterfalls and gorges
- Levees, dams, and reservoirs
- Flooding and management
Unit 2b - The Natural Environment: Coasts, Weather, Climate, and Natural Vegetation
- Waves
- Coastal erosional processes
- Formation of headlands and bays
- Formation of cliffs and wave-cut platforms
- Characteristics of a cave, arch and stack
- Depositional landforms
- Sand dunes
- Formation of beaches
- Coastline management
- Coral reefs
- Mangrove swamps
- The difference between weather and climate
- Instruments used to measure weather
- Cloud types
- How clouds form
- Cloud cover
- The layers of tropical rainforests
- Nutrient cycling
- Causes and impacts of deforestation
- Sustainable management strategies
- Deserts
Unit 3a - Economic Development: Development, Food Production, Industry
- Development indicators
- The Human Development Index (HDI)
- Uneven development
- The Clarke Fisher Model
- Causes of economic change
- Globalisation
- Transnational corporations (TNCs)
- The different types of agriculture
- Causes of food shortages
- The effects of food shortages
- Solutions to food shortages
- Types of industry
- Factors influencing the location of an industry
Unit 3b - Economic Development: Tourism, Energy, Water, Environmental Risks
- Why tourism has increased
- Environmental, economic, and social impacts of tourism
- Energy security
- Sources of energy
- Global demand for water
- The impact of water shortages
- Reservoirs and aquifers
- Soil erosion
- Desertification
- The Greenhouse Effect
- Resource conservation
Unit 4 - Fieldwork
- Preparing for Paper 4
- Qualitative and quantitative data
- Discrete and continuous data
- Graphs and charts
- Choropleth Maps
- Isoline Maps
- Desire Line Maps
- Flow Line Maps
- Dot Maps
- Proportional Symbols
- River fieldwork
- Measuring river velocity, depth, and width
- Measuring wetted perimeter and discharge of rivers
- The methodology for an urban enquiry
- The risks to be considered for an urban enquiry
Unit 5 - Preparing for the Paper 1 Examination
- Preparation for Paper 1
- Practice Paper 1
Unit 6 - Preparing for the Paper 2 Examination
- Preparation for Paper 2
- Practice Paper 2
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive an IGCSE in Geography, issued by CAIE. This syllabus (0976) has been chosen specifically because it is best suited to distance learning.
Progression Routes
After achieving your desired grade in IGCSE Geography, different academic possibilities and employment opportunities will become available. A-levels such as Environmental Science could be ideal if you wish to study further.
Examinations and Assessments
You’ll be required to complete two standard IGCSE written exams and one piece of coursework which will be marked by your tutor.
- Assessment 1 – Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes, 45% of IGCSE, 75 marks weighted to 100 marks.
- Assessment 2 – Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes, 27.5% of IGCSE, 60 marks.
- Assessment 3: Coursework (2000 words) or Written Exam (1 hour 30 minutes) – 27.5% of IGCSE, 60 marks.
We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our partner exam centres around the UK. Check where your closest exam centre is.
During your course, you’ll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute to your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress.
Exam FAQs
Are exams required to pass the course?
For A-levels and GCSEs you will need to sit an exam. You can purchase your exams when you enrol on a course, or you can book them later via MyOxbridge. Either way, once you're on board with us, your tutor will guide you through the process.
Where are the exams held?
Exams will require attendance at a physical exam centre, with detailed information available on our Exam Centres page. We offer guaranteed exam spaces at our partnership centres across the UK, or you can register as a private candidate at a centre of your choice, keeping in mind that fees may vary by location.
When do exams take place - are there set dates?
Exam dates are set nationally and cannot be changed, so it's important to plan accordingly. They are usually late spring to early summer. For example, forthcoming A-level exams are scheduled from 1st March to 31st May 2025, while GCSE exams will run from 5th May to 25th June 2025.
Can exams be taken online?
For A-level and GCSE courses, exams must be taken in person at a designated exam centre.
Are mock exams available? Are they compulsory?
Yes, we offer both compulsory Internal Mocks in the autumn (included in your course fees and delivered online) and optional External Mocks in the spring (for an additional fee, taken at an exam centre). Mock exams are a great way to prepare for the real thing, and we encourage you to take advantage of them.
How and when do I register for exams?
Exam registration opens in the autumn before the summer exam period, so if you plan to take exams next summer, you should register by November of the preceding year. You can complete the exam registration form in your student portal, and our Student Support team is available to help with the process.
Can you take exams outside of the UK?
While our MyOxbridge learning portal is accessible worldwide, most exams must be taken within the UK. Check with us for specific exam requirements to avoid any surprises.
Do I have to buy the exam from Oxbridge in order to study with you?
No, you are not obligated to purchase your exam through Oxbridge. You can either book your own exam centre independently, or take advantage of our partnerships with exam centres for a more streamlined process.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this level two Geography IGCSE course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write in English.
