We revise qualifications regularly to make sure that they continue to meet the needs of learners, schools and higher education institutions around the world and that they are up-to-date with current thinking. We have updated this syllabus and all assessment materials. These changes are for examination in 2022-2024.
How has the syllabus changed?
- We have revised and updated the topics available at both Cambridge International AS and A Level.
- We have made some small changes to the assessment objectives and added weightings for the assessment objectives to the syllabus.
- This syllabus now includes a list of key concepts to deepen students' understanding. These are essential ideas, theories, principles or mental tools that help learners to develop a deep understanding and to make links and connections across the subject.
- To help learners know what’s expected of them in the exam, we have added a list of command words and their meanings.
How has the assessment changed?
Although the number of papers, duration and total marks remain unchanged, we have simplified the assessment model.
- At Cambridge International AS Level, candidates will answer two questions on one topic. There is still a choice of questions.
- At Cambridge International A Level, candidates will answer two questions on one topic. There is now a choice of questions.
When do these changes take place?
The updated syllabus will be assessed in the November exam series. Please see the 2022-2024 syllabus above for full details.
Coming soon
Look out for a wide range of support to help you plan and teach the 2022-2024 syllabus.
Support
Look out for a Resource List to help you teach the updated syllabus that will be available on the School Support Hub from April 2020.