Description
This IGCSE Geography Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a knowledge and understanding of the subject. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.
This course will help students develop a sense of place by observing the world around them on a local, regional and global scale. Learners will look at the processes affecting the development of natural and man-made environments and how people interact with their environments; examining the challenges they face in communities and cultures.
Cambridge Syllabus up to 2026 Exams
Cambridge Course Code(s):
IGCSE Geography (9-1): 0976
IGCSE Geography (A*-G): 0460
(Please note, there is no difference in the course teachings for the two specifications.
The only difference is the grade you will receive once you have taken the exams.
0976 is graded 9-1, 9 being the highest.
0460 is graded A* to G, A* being the highest.
Cambridge Exams: June & November
Cambridge Study Hours: 130 Hours
This IGCSE Geography Course 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.
Cambridge IGCSE Geography Modules
Theme 1: Population and settlement
- Population Dynamics
- Migration
- Population Structure
- Population Density and distribution
- Settlements (rural and urban) 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
Cambridge Assessment up to 2026 Exams
All candidates take three components.
Paper 1: Geographical Themes
1 hour 45 minutes
75 marks, weighed to 100 marks
Candidates answer three questions, each worth 25 marks. Candidates must answer one question from each section.
45% of Total IGCSE
Paper 2: Geographical Skills
1 hour 30 minutes
60 marks
Candidates answer all the questions.
27.5% of Total IGCSE
Paper 4: Alternative to Coursework
1 hour 30 minutes
60 marks
Candidates answer two compulsory questions, completing a series of written tasks.
27.5% of Total IGCSE
Cambridge Syllabus 2027-2029 Exams
Cambridge Course Code(s):
IGCSE Geography (9-1): 0976
IGCSE Geography (A*-G): 0460
(Please note, there is no difference in the course teachings for the two specifications.
The only difference is the grade you will receive once you have taken the exams.
0976 is graded 9-1, 9 being the highest.
0460 is graded A* to G, A* being the highest.
Cambridge Exams: June & November
Cambridge Study Hours: 130 Hours
This IGCSE Geography Course 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.
Cambridge IGCSE Geography Modules
1 Changing river environments
1.1 The main hydrological characteristics and processes which operate in rivers and drainage basins
1.2 The main landforms associated with these processes
1.3 Rivers present opportunities and hazards for people
2 Changing coastal environments
2.1 Physical processes that shape the coast
2.2 The main landforms associated with these processes
2.3 Coasts present opportunities and hazards for people
3 Changing ecosystems
3.1 Characteristics of the Antarctic ecosystem
3.2 Threats to the Antarctic ecosystem and how they can be managed
3.3 Characteristics of the tropical rainforest ecosystem
3.4 Threats to tropical rainforest ecosystems and how they can be managed
4 Tectonic hazards
4.1 The structure of the Earth and distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes
4.2 The processes and features associated with earthquakes and volcanoes
4.3 The impacts of tectonic hazards
4.3 The impacts of tectonic hazards
5 Climate change
5.1 The natural and human causes of climate change
5.2 The impacts of climate change at a range of geographic scales
5.3 Responses to climate change
6 Changing populations
6.1 Populations grow and decline
6.2 Population structures change over time
6.3 The causes and impacts of international migration
7 Changing towns and cities
7.1 Where people live
7.2 Opportunities and challenges of urbanisation
7.3 The management of urban growth
8 Development
8.1 Measuring development
8.2 The world is developing unevenly
8.3 Achieving sustainable development
9 Changing economies
9.1 Changing employment structures
9.2 The impact of globalisation and the role of transnational corporations
9.3 Tourism is a growing industry
10 Resource provision
10.1 How food is produced
10.2 The global patterns of food supply and demand
10.3 The challenges of food supply
10.4 How our energy is produced
10.5 The global patterns of energy supply and demand
10.6 The impacts of energy production
Cambridge Assessment 2027-2029 Exams
All candidates take three components.
Paper 1: Physical Geography
1 hour 45 minutes
75 marks
Structured questions containing short answer and extended response items. Some items are based on source material.
36% of the Total IGCSE
Paper 2: Human Geography
1 hour 45 minutes
75 marks
Structured questions containing short answer and extended response items. Some items are based on source material.
36% of the total IGCSE
Paper 4 Geographical Investigations
1 hour 30 minutes
60 marks
Two compulsory questions containing short answer and extended response items. Some items are based on source material.
28% of the total IGCSE
Edexcel Syllabus
Edexcel Course Code(s): 4GE1
Edexcel Exams: June & November
Edexcel Study Hours: 130 Hours
This IGCSE Geography Edexcel Course 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. For this specification, grades 9-1 are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Modules
Topic 1: River environments
1.1 The world’s water supply is contained in a closed system – the hydrological cycle
1.2 Physical processes give rise to characteristic river landforms
1.3 River environments are of great importance to people and need to be sustainably managed
Topic 2: Coastal environments
2.1 Physical processes and human intervention give rise to characteristic coastal landforms
2.2 Distinctive ecosystems develop along particular stretches of coastline
2.3 Coastal environments are of great importance to people and need to be sustainably managed
Topic 3: Hazardous environments
3.1 Some places are more hazardous than others
3.2 Hazards have an impact on people and the environment
3.3 Earthquakes present a hazard to many people and need to be managed carefully
Topic 4: Economic activity and energy
4.1 The relative importance of different economic sectors and the location of economic activity varies spatially, and changes over time
4.2 The growth and decline of different economic sectors has resulted in a range of impacts and possible resource issues
4.3 Countries increasingly experience an energy gap and therefore seek energy security by developing a balanced energy mix and sustainable energy use
Topic 5: Rural environments
5.1 Rural environments are natural ecosystems that are exploited by human activities
5.2 Rural environments have contrasting physical, social and economic characteristics and are experiencing significant changes
5.3 Rural environments need to adapt to be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable
Topic 6: Urban environments
6.1 A growing percentage of the world’s population lives in urban areas
6.2 Cities face a range of social and environmental challenges resulting from rapid growth and resource demands
6.3 Different strategies can be used to manage social, economic and environmental challenges in a sustainable manner
Edexcel Assessment
All candidates take three components.
Paper 1: Physical Geography
1 hour 10 minutes
70 marks
Section A: Candidates choose two out of three questions on: river environments, coastal environments, hazardous environments.
Section B: Candidates choose one out of three fieldwork-related questions on: river environments, coastal environments, hazardous environments.
40% of the total IGCSE
Paper 2: Human Geography
1 hour 45 minutes
105 marks
Section A: Candidates choose two out of three questions on: economic activity and energy, rural environments, urban environments.
Section B: Candidates choose one out of three fieldwork-related questions on: economic activity and energy, rural environments, urban environments.
Section C: Candidates choose one out of three questions on: fragile environments and climate change, globalisation and migration, development and human welfare.
60% of the total IGCSE
