IGCSE GEOGRAPHY

What will students learn?

Did you know there are reasons why shopping malls are located where they are? Ever wondered about how Bahrain’s coastline is protected from the effects of climate change? What about how we protect and develop water resources for the future? These are some of the aspects we consider in iGCSE Geography!

Students of Geography will develop a ‘sense of place’ through looking at the world around them on a local, regional and global scale. Students will examine a range of natural and man-made environments, and study 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.

Skills and understanding

Geographical themes including:

• Human geography

• Physical geography

• Economic geography

Geographical skills including:

• Use and analysis of topographic maps

Exam Board Cambridge Syllabus code 0976

• Interpretation and analysis of visual and written sources

• Application of knowledge of geographical themes

• Fieldwork skills – the practical application and investigation of Geographical concepts

Entry requirements

Students should have an average attitude to learning grade in Humanities of 2 or better during the course of Year 9. The course includes a residential field work element which is important for Paper 4; estimated additional cost 700BD. Click here to see more course specifications.