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Cambridge IGCSE Geography
Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460) — the Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2025–2026. What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
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- 0460
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- Cambridge
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460) only.
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- Topic 1
Theme 1 – Population and Settlement
Covers Population Dynamics, Migration, Population Structure, Population Density and Distribution, Settlements (Rural and Urban) and Service Provision, Urban Settlements, Urbanisation
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- Topic 2
Theme 2 – The Natural Environment
Covers Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Rivers, Coasts, Weather, Climate and Natural Vegetation
Study guides
- The Natural Environment (0460) Read guide
- Climate and Natural Vegetation: Equatorial and Hot Desert Ecosystems Read guide
- Coasts: Erosion and Deposition Landforms, Coral Reefs and Coastal Management Read guide
- Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Plate Boundaries, Hazards and Case Studies Read guide
- Rivers: Drainage Basin Processes, Landforms and Flood Management Read guide
- Weather: Data Collection, Instruments and Interpreting Climate Graphs Read guide
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 3
Theme 3 – Economic Development
Covers Development, Food Production, Industry, Tourism, Energy, Water, Environmental Risks of Economic Development
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2025-2026 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Cambridge IGCSE Geography
- Spec code
- 0460
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Not at the moment — free study resources only
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 32 published
- Is enrolment open?
- No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus for 2025–2026
- Topic checklist
- Printable 0460 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Cambridge IGCSE Geography enables learners to appreciate the relevance of geography to their own lives and to think about the wider world, developing a range of skills relevant to geographical study.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
Three themes: Population and settlement, The natural environment, Economic development, each split into named sub-topics with required case studies. All candidates take Paper 1 and Paper 2, plus either Component 3 Coursework or Paper 4 Alternative to Coursework. 0460 (A*-G grading) and 0976 (9-1 grading) are content-identical parallel variants; this entry verifies 0460.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Component-based qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Geographical Themes | 1h 45m | 75 | 45% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Geographical Skills | 1h 30m | 60 | 27.5% | Written exam |
| Component 3: Coursework | — | 60 | 27.5% * | Coursework |
| Paper 4: Alternative to Coursework | 1h 30m | 60 | 27.5% * | Alternative to practical |
* Candidates sit one of the components marked with an asterisk, not all of them.
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Assessment overview, p.9): all candidates take Paper 1 Geographical Themes (1h45, 75 raw marks weighted to 100, 45%) and Paper 2 Geographical Skills (1h30, 60 marks, 27.5%), plus EITHER Component 3 Coursework (centre-based, one assignment up to 2000 words, 60 marks, 27.5%, internally assessed and externally moderated) OR Paper 4 Alternative to Coursework (1h30, 60 marks, 27.5%, externally assessed) – shown here as alternatives. Paper 1's raw 75 marks are explicitly stated by the board as "weighted to 100 marks"; this record uses the board's own 45% final weighting rather than re-deriving it. Examination-series window 2025-2026 (June and November series); no separate first-teaching date published.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Geography (0460) assessed?
Cambridge Geography (0460) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Geographical Themes) — 1h 45m, 75 marks, 45% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Geographical Skills) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 27.5% of the qualification; one of Component 3 (Coursework) — no fixed duration, 60 marks, 27.5% of the qualification or Paper 4 (Alternative to Coursework) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 27.5% of the qualification. It is a component based qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.
What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460) cover?
3 topics in the current syllabus: Theme 1 – Population and Settlement; Theme 2 – The Natural Environment; Theme 3 – Economic Development. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460)?
Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460) but is not offering classes in it.
Are there free Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 32 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Geography study resources, organised by level and topic. Marlbridge is not offering classes in this subject at the moment.
Geography at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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