IGCSE Geography

About this GCSE Geography Course

Throughout this IGCSE Geography course students cover a variety of different topics including rivers, coasts, ecosystems, urban and rural environments, development and globalisation. The course is designed to prepare you for the Geography IGCSE examination and enhances knowledge of geographical concepts throughout to prepare you for exams. The IGCSE Geography from Edexcel is a great accomplishment and is the same course studied in schools.

Study Time:	120 hours
Enrolment length:	12 months
Course Format:	Online
Entry Requirements:	None Specific

To get the full Edexcel GCSE, students must enter themselves as a private candidate for the exam. You can learn all about this process by visiting our GCSE exam guide page.

Qualification

The Edexcel GCSE Geography qualification is available both in the UK and internationally and is seen as a global standard for knowledge in business. The course is accredited with Edexcel, an industry leader with decades of expertise in academic qualifications. For more information regarding Edexcel, click on the Edexcel tab further up this page.

GCSE Geography Course Content

Included in this GCSE Geography course are the following units:

Unit 1 – River environments

In this unit, we explore the importance of water at the heart of life on Earth and how it is constantly recycled through various naturally occurring processes.

Unit 2 – Coastal environments

We will see in this unit that understanding these processes and the interactions of the system as a whole is vital in understanding conflicts that arise between development, environment and users and managing coastal environments to find a way through these conflicts and protect essential habitats in the long term.

Unit 3 – Hazardous environments

In this unit, we explore further the categorisation of hazards and contrast natural hazards with man-made hazards. We will look at examples of these hazards and how they are mitigated, risk assessed and planned for and how communities protect themselves and their property in areas of significant risk.

Unit 4 – Economic activity and energy

In this unit, we look at the opportunities our planet provides for work, activities that provide people with a livelihood on the back of a solid income and that form the cornerstone of national economies that enable nations to develop and grow.

Unit 5 – Ecosystems and rural environments

In this unit, we consider the different types of ecosystems found on Earth and where on the planet they are found.

Unit 6 – Urban environments

In this unit, we explore how urbanisation continues to affect the urban environment and the process’s effects in both LIC and HIC cities.

Unit 7 – Fragile environments

In this unit, we consider the impact we are having on the planet’s most fragile environments and the environmental challenges we face and how things like soil erosion and deforestation are helping feed into global warming and climate change.

Unit 8 – Globalisation and migration

In this unit, we will look at how TNCs are intrinsically involved in the growth of the global economy and explore the implications this has had, particularly on the locations of certain economic activities worldwide.

Unit 9 – Development and human welfare

During the unit, we’ll look at how the world has developed in the last half a century and how this has impacted the quality of life around the world.

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

On this IGCSE Geography course you are required to enter yourself for the Edexcel examinations. This means that you will need to contact an Edexcel centre local to you in order to sit your exam and pay any fees that are required for this. Exam fees can vary between centres but are much cheaper when organised early so we advise to book your exams long before the actual examination date.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

On this GCSE Geography course you are required to enter yourself for the Edexcel examinations. This means that you will need to contact an Edexcel centre local to you in order to sit your exam and pay any fees that are required for this. Exam fees can vary between centres but are much cheaper when organised early so we advise to book your exams long before the actual examination date.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!