The Geography syllabus builds upon skills gained at International GCSE (or equivalent) level study. Learners widen their knowledge and understanding of the subject, while developing their investigative abilities and their evaluation and decision-making skills. 

The syllabus is wide-ranging and comprises a variety of options. For example, learners can study topics such as hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, atmosphere and weather, rocks and weathering, population change and settlement dynamics. The syllabus considers a range of environments, from tropical to arid, and learners can also study subjects such as environmental management, global interdependence and economic transition.

Why choose International AS Geography?

Geography occupies a central position in understanding and interpreting issues affecting people, places and environments, and change in both space and time. International AS and A Level Geography helps learners develop the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for successful university study.

About the syllabus

learners 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
• the ability to handle and evaluate different types and sources of information
• the skills to think logically, and to present an ordered and coherent argument in a variety of ways
• an excellent foundation for studies beyond Cambridge International A Level in Geography, in further or higher education, and for professional courses.

Candidates for International AS Level Geography study the following topics:

Core Physical Geography

1. Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
2. Atmosphere and weather
3. Rocks and weathering

Core Human Geography

1. Population
2. Migration
3. Settlement dynamics

How are Candidates assessed?

Paper 1 Core Physical Geography [1 hour 30 minutes] Section A: Three data response questions (30 marks) Section B: One structured question from a choice of three (30 marks) 60 marks

Paper 2 Core Human Geography [1 hour 30 minutes] Section A: Three data response questions (30 marks) Section B: One structured question from a choice of three (30 marks) 60 marks