Cambridge International AS Level Environmental Management - (8291)

We have worked with teachers and universities around the world to update this syllabus as part of our on-going review process. Following the review, we have made some changes to this syllabus for examination from 2022.

How has the syllabus changed?

To make this subject clearer and easier to teach we have:

• restructured the subject content around eight topics, so it is easier to explore issues that cover several spheres at once
• rewritten subject content with clear learning objectives, examples and a case study for each topic
• made the scientific content clearer and more explicit and given more focus to learning about managing the environment
• revised the Assessment Objectives.

How has the assessment changed?

The 2022-2024 assessment will give candidates a good foundation for progression to university level study and includes the following changes:

• Component 3 (Coursework) has been discontinued. Candidates will still develop investigation and research skills through the new syllabus and will be assessed on these.
• The new assessment will have two components: Paper 1 Principles of Environmental Management and Paper 2 Management in Context.
• Practical and investigation skills will be assessed in Paper 2.

When do these changes take place?

The updated syllabus is for examination from June 2022 onwards. Please see the 2022-2024 syllabus above for full details.