Summary of course content
By studying this Cambridge International AS & A Level course you will develop:
- an understanding of the principal processes operating within physical geography and human geography
- an understanding of the causes and effects of change on natural and human environments
- an awareness of the usefulness of geographical analysis to understand and solve contemporary human and environmental problems
Candidates for Cambridge International AS Level Geography study the following topics:
Core Physical Geography
- Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
- Atmosphere and weather
- Rocks and weathering
Core Human Geography
- Population
- Migration
- Settlement dynamics
Candidates for Cambridge International A Level Geography study the AS Level topics and two options from:
Advanced Physical Geography Options
- Tropical environments
- Coastal environments
- Hazardous environments
- Hot arid and semi-arid environments
and two options from:
Advanced Human Geography Options
- Production, location and change
- Environmental management
- Global interdependence
- Economic transition
How the course is assessed
1
For Cambridge International AS Level Geography, candidates take two written papers.
2
For Cambridge International A Level Geography candidates take four written papers.
Guided Learning Hours
Guided learning hours give an indication of the amount of contact time teachers need to have with learners to deliver a particular course. Our syllabuses are designed around 180 guided learning hours for Cambridge International AS Level, and around 360 guided learning hours for Cambridge International A Level.
