Geography (0460)
Through the Cambridge IGCSE Geography syllabus, learners will develop a ‘sense of place’ by looking at the world around them on a local, regional and global scale. Learners will examine a range of natural and man-made environments, and study some of the processes which affected their development. They will also look at the ways in which people interact with their environment, and the opportunities and challenges an environment can present, thereby gaining a deeper insight into the different communities and cultures that exist around the world.
Link to full syllabus: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/414139-2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
Key Benefits
Successful Cambridge IGCSE Geography 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.
Our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of a subject and help to develop the skills learners need for their next steps in education or employment.
Recognition and progression
The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE Geography gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades A* to C are well prepared to follow a wide range of courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography.
Cambridge IGCSEs are accepted and valued by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence of academic achievement. Many universities require a combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.
UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills, has carried out an independent benchmarking study of Cambridge IGCSE and found it to be comparable to the standard of GCSE in the UK. This means students can be confident that their Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.
Resources
The following are the preferred resources at Istanbul International School:
- Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460 Coursebook
- Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460 Workbook
Cambridge International Examinations
Candidates take:
Paper 1
Geographical Themes – 45% (1 hour 45 minutes)
Candidates answer three questions, each worth 25 marks. Candidates must answer one question from each section
Externally assessed
Paper 3
Geographical Skills – 27.5% (1 hour 30 minutes)
Candidates answer all the questions
Externally assessed
Paper 4
Alternative to Coursework – 27.5% (1 hour 30 minutes)
Candidates answer two compulsory questions,
Completing a series of written tasks
Externally assessed
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