Cambridge IGCSE™ History

Overview

Our Cambridge IGCSE History course takes students through key international issues of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Some regions and events are covered in greater depth, enabling learners to build on their skills for studying historical evidence. They will observe how societies survive monumental changes and continue to develop.

How our courses work

Syllabus and exams

This Cambridge IGCSE History course follows the Cambridge syllabus 0470 or 0977.

Exams take place in March (India and Romania only), June and November.

Benefits

Taking Cambridge IGCSE History online will enable students to:

  • Broaden their historical knowledge with a wide range of topics providing students with a comprehensive understanding of different events in history.
  • Develop critical thinking and analytical skills as they evaluate historical sources, interpret evidence, and analyse historical events and contexts.
  • Enhance their writing and communication skills by writing essays and reports.
  • Improve their skills in independent learning as they progress through this online course.

Course Advice

Learners starting this Cambridge IGCSE History course should have studied a History curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework such as the Key Stage 3 programme of study within the National Curriculum for England (Years 7-9).

It will take approximately 150 hours to complete this course, plus additional time for assignments and revision.

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