A Level Arts Stream

A Level Arts Stream 2026-27

Psychology • History • English • Art & Design

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A Level Arts Syllabus 2026-27

Psychology (9990)

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

History (9489)

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

English (9093)

• Literary Analysis
• Textual Criticism
• Creative Writing
• Comparative Literature
• World Literature
• Language and Style
• Critical Reading
• Advanced Essay Writing
• Poetry Analysis
• Drama Analysis

Art & Design (9479)

• Drawing and Painting
• Sculpture
• Digital Art
• Art History
• Portfolio Development
• Studio Practice
• Creative Expression
• Mixed Media
• Exhibition Planning
• Advanced Studio Techniques

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A Level Arts Exam Pattern 2026-27

Subject	Paper 1	Paper 2	Paper 3	Paper 4
Psychology	Theory	Theory	Theory	N/A
History	Document	Essay	Essay	N/A
English	Essay	Essay	Creative	N/A
Art & Design	Portfolio	Studio Work	N/A	N/A

A Level exams typically have 3-4 papers per subject. Art & Design is portfolio-based.

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A 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 A Level Exams	May/June 2027
Result Declaration	August 2027

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

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A 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

University Prep

• Research university requirements
• Prepare for admissions tests
• Write a strong personal statement
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A 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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A Level Arts Chapter Weightage

Subject	Topic Area	Weightage
Psychology	Core Approaches	50-60%
	Research Methods	20-25%
	Applications	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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What subjects are included in A Level Arts stream?

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

What university courses can I pursue after A Level Arts?

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