AS Level Arts Stream

AS Level Arts Stream 2026-27

Psychology • History • English • Art & Design

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4 Core Subjects 6 Sections AS Level A Level Pathway

AS Level Arts Syllabus 2026-27

Psychology (9990)

• Biological Approach
• Behaviorist Approach
• Cognitive Approach
• Social Approach
• Research Methods
• Ethical Issues
• Abnormal Psychology
• Developmental Psychology

History (9489)

• Modern History
• International Relations
• Historical Sources
• Historical Interpretation
• 20th Century History
• World Wars
• Cold War
• Historical Research

English (9093)

• Literary Analysis
• Textual Criticism
• Creative Writing
• Comparative Literature
• World Literature
• Language and Style
• Critical Reading

Art & Design (9479)

• Drawing and Painting
• Sculpture
• Digital Art
• Art History
• Portfolio Development
• Studio Practice
• Creative Expression

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AS Level Arts Exam Pattern 2026-27

Subject	Paper 1	Paper 2	Paper 3
Psychology	Theory (1h 30m)	Theory (1h 30m)	N/A
History	Document (1h)	Essay (1h 30m)	N/A
English	Essay (1h 15m)	Essay (1h 15m)	N/A
Art & Design	Portfolio	Studio Work	N/A

AS Level exams typically have 2 papers per subject. Art & Design is portfolio-based.

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AS Level Arts Important Dates 2026-27

Event	Date (Tentative)
Academic Year Start	April 2026
Unit 1 Assessments	May-June 2026
Unit 2 Assessments	August-September 2026
Mock Examinations	October 2026
Unit 3 Assessments	November-December 2026
Unit 4 Assessments	January-February 2027
Portfolio Submission	February 2027
Final AS Exams	May/June 2027
Result Declaration	August 2027

Dates are tentative. Please check with your Cambridge school for exact dates.

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AS Level Arts Preparation Tips

Subject-wise Strategy

• Psychology: Understand theories and research methods
• History: Master source analysis and essay writing
• English: Read widely, practice literary analysis
• Art & Design: Build portfolio consistently

Exam Strategy

• Solve past papers regularly
• Take mock exams under timed conditions
• Practice essay writing and source analysis
• Seek feedback from teachers

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AS Level Arts Important Chapters

Psychology

• Biological Approach
• Cognitive Approach
• Social Approach
• Research Methods
• Abnormal Psychology

History

• 20th Century History
• International Relations
• Source Analysis
• Historical Interpretation
• World Wars

English

• Literary Analysis
• Textual Criticism
• Creative Writing
• Comparative Literature
• Language and Style

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AS Level Arts Chapter Weightage

Subject	Topic Area	Weightage
Psychology	Core Approaches	50-60%
	Research Methods	20-25%
	Ethical Issues	15-20%
History	20th Century History	40-50%
	Source Analysis	25-30%
	Historical Interpretation	20-25%
English	Literary Analysis	40-50%
	Creative Writing	25-30%
	Comparative Literature	20-25%

Weightage may vary. Please check with your Cambridge school for exact distribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are included in AS Level Arts stream?

AS Level Arts stream includes Psychology, History, English, and Art & Design as core subjects.

What career options are available after AS Level Arts?

AS Level Arts prepares students for careers in psychology, law, education, journalism, arts management, design, media, and humanities fields.

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