Cambridge International AS & A Level Hinduism (9487)

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We have made some changes to Cambridge International AS & A Level Hinduism for examination in November 2021, 2022 and 2023. Please see the 2021-2023 syllabus above for full details. This syllabus replaces Cambridge International AS Level Hinduism (8058) and Cambridge International A Level Hinduism (9014) from 2021 onwards.

How has the syllabus changed?

• 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. The key concepts are:
  • Beliefs, faith, teaching and sources
  • Practices, application and ways of life
  • Expression
• The syllabus content now includes new topics at A Level such as Contemporary Hinduism and Ethical debates in Hinduism.
• We have revised the assessment objectives and increased the proportion of AO2 Analysis and evaluation at both Cambridge International AS Level and A Level.
• 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?

• The assessment now includes four papers (two at AS and two at A Level). We have also added different question styles to help learners demonstrate what they know and can do.
• Learners will answer two questions from each paper, one from each section. There will be a choice of questions.
• The generic marking grids for questions have been revised in line with the assessment objectives.
  
  

When do these changes take place?

The updated syllabus will be assessed in the November exam series. Please see the 2021-2023 syllabus above for full details.

Coming soon

We are developing support to help you plan and teach the 2021-2023 syllabus.

Support

Look out for a scheme of work to support this syllabus from June 2019 available from our School Support Hub.