The AS is the first part of the full Advanced GCE course. The full Advanced GCE comprises the AS and the second half of the Advanced GCE course referred to as A2. However, the AS can be taken as a “stand-alone” qualification without progression to A2.
The Specification adopts a modular structure and candidates are required to study three modules for AS and three further modules for the full advanced GCE.
3 modules at AS
AS1/Module 1 Obtaining and Exchanging Information
AS2/Module 2 Information Handling
AS3/Module 3 Introduction to Literature/Society/Responsive Writing
3 modules at A2
A21/Module 4 Exchanging Ideas and Opinions
A22/Module 5 Extended Information Handling
A23/Module 6 Literature/Society/Responsive Writing