"Geography is the subject which

holds the key to our future" -

Michael Palin,

"Geography prepares for the world of

work - geographers, with their skills of

analysis are highly employable!"

"Without Geography - You are Knowhere!"

Geography is the study of how humans

interact with the environment

You will develop a knowledge and understanding of current events from the local area to

global….study the features of the earth - such as mountains, rivers and seas…. how they

were formed ……gain an understanding and appreciation of the cultures and

backgrounds of people from all over the world.

It will enable you to learn and develop a number of skills that will be useful in the future.

Global Citizenship Environmental Awareness

How to read and

interpret various

types of maps

Analyse and interpret

different types of data

Use a variety of

sources of

information

Develop empathy

for other people

Become a good

communicator

Work well as part of

a team

Be able to solve

problems by

analysing data

Equipped with these skills, Geographers are among the

most employable people.

The most popular career destinations are:

•Management and Administration 41%

•Further training 25%

•Financial Sector 11%

•Retail Sector 10%

•Other professions 10%

(including media)

IGCSE Structure

• Paper 1: 1 hour 45 mins

Only answer 3 out of 6 questions.

• Paper 2: Skills paper 1 hour and 30 mins

Answer all questions

• Paper 4: Coursework Alternative

1 hour 30 mins answer all questions

IGCSE Topics

• 4th Year • Plate Tectonics

• Weathering

• River Processes

• Marine Processes

• Settlement

• Leisure activities and

Tourism

• Weymouth Fieldtrip July

• 5th Year • Weather and Climate

• Ecosystems

• Energy and Water Resources

• Trial examination main paper

with skills in lesson

• Interrelationships between

natural environment and

human activities

• Environmental risks and

benefits: resource

conservation and management

Geography is part of our everyday

lives, so come and discover the

world around you.