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Pearson Edexcel A Level Urdu Language
Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level Urdu (9UR0). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 9UR0
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- Pearson Edexcel
- Qualification
- A Level
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level Urdu (9UR0), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel A Level Urdu Language (9UR0) only.
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- Topic 1
پاکستانی معاشرے کا ارتقا
Covers خاندان, کام, Equal access to education in Pakistan
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
- Topic 2
اردو بولنے والی دُنیا میں تمدن اور فنونِ لطیفہ
Covers لوک رسوم و روایت, مقبول کلچر, میڈیا
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- Topic 3
(ہجرت ترکِ وطن) اور کثیر الثقافتی معاشرہ
Covers ایک متنوع اور گوناگوں معاشرے کے مثبت پہلو, ہجرت (ترکِ وطن) کی جانب رجحانات و طرزِ فکر, پاکستان سے ہجرت
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- Topic 4
پاکستانی سیاست کے رُخ
Covers قیامِ پاکستان (1947), جاگیرداری نظام, پاکستان میں ماحولیاتی مسائل سے متعلّق اقدامات
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Practice questions
- Topic 5
Prescribed literary texts and films
Covers آنگن — خدیجہ مستور (1999) novel, پطرس کے مضامین — احمد شاہ پطرس بخاری (2011) essays: سویرے جو کل آنکھ میری کھُلی؛ اُردو کی آخری کتاب؛ مُرید پُور کا پیر؛ مرحُوم کی یاد میں؛ لاہور کا جغرافیہ, بساط — باصر کاظمی (1987) play, بن روئے — مومنہ دُرید (2015), باغبان — روی چوپڑہ (2003), بجرنگی بھائی جان — کبیر خان (2015)
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Study guides
Source: Pearson Edexcel — official specification PDF — 2018 series. Verified 2026-09-17. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Urdu Language
- Spec code
- 9UR0
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Farheen Zehra
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 9 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- Pearson Edexcel specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9UR0 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Pearson Edexcel specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level Urdu (9UR0)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
The Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level in Urdu develops students’ ability to understand and use Urdu accurately and effectively for a range of purposes, including translation, comprehension, essay writing and response to set texts.
The board's own description is on the official Pearson Edexcel syllabus page.
IMPORTANT: this is the UK GCE A Level Urdu (9UR0), not International A Level (IAL) — Edexcel does not offer Urdu as an IAL subject, unlike the other subjects available in this combination. Three papers: Paper 1 (9UR0/01) Translation into English, reading comprehension and writing (research question) in Urdu; Paper 2 (9UR0/02) Translation into Urdu and written response to works studied; Paper 3 (9UR0/03) Listening, reading and writing in Urdu.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Pearson Edexcel syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9UR0/01: Paper 1: Translation into English, Reading Comprehension and Writing (Research Question) in Urdu | 2h 30m | 80 | 40% | Written exam |
| 9UR0/02: Paper 2: Translation into Urdu and Written Response to Works | 2h 40m | 110 | 30% | Written exam |
| 9UR0/03: Paper 3: Listening, Reading and Writing in Urdu | 2h 15m | 60 | 30% | Written exam |
Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28. IMPORTANT STRUCTURAL NOTE, distinct from every other qualification on this site: this is the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Urdu (listening, reading and writing) – a UK-regulated A Level qualification, NOT part of the International Advanced Level (IAL) suite the other Edexcel edexcel/a-level records above belong to. Its own specification PDF states this explicitly on its title page. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Specification Issue 1, June 2018): a linear qualification, not staged into IAS/IA2 units – the spec states plainly "Students must complete all assessments in May/June in any single year," so all three papers are sat together in one series with no separate AS certification route. Paper 1 (2h30, 80 marks, 40%): translation into English (20), reading (20), an independent-research writing question (40). Paper 2 (2h40, 110 marks, 30%): translation into Urdu (20 marks) plus an internal-choice written response to two prescribed literary texts, or one text and one film (90 marks total, Sections B/C – the choice does not change the paper's marks or weighting). Paper 3 (2h15, 60 marks, 30%): listening comprehension (30) plus a combined listening/reading/writing question (30); this is the qualification's only assessed listening component – speaking is explicitly stated as unassessed. First teaching September 2018, first assessment May/June 2020.
Questions about this course
How is Pearson Edexcel Urdu Language (9UR0) assessed?
Pearson Edexcel Urdu Language (9UR0) is assessed through: 9UR0/01 (Paper 1: Translation into English, Reading Comprehension and Writing (Research Question) in Urdu) — 2h 30m, 80 marks, 40% of the qualification; 9UR0/02 (Paper 2: Translation into Urdu and Written Response to Works) — 2h 40m, 110 marks, 30% of the qualification; 9UR0/03 (Paper 3: Listening, Reading and Writing in Urdu) — 2h 15m, 60 marks, 30% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does Pearson Edexcel A Level Urdu Language (9UR0) cover?
5 topics in the current syllabus: پاکستانی معاشرے کا ارتقا; اردو بولنے والی دُنیا میں تمدن اور فنونِ لطیفہ; (ہجرت ترکِ وطن) اور کثیر الثقافتی معاشرہ; پاکستانی سیاست کے رُخ; Prescribed literary texts and films. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel A Level Urdu Language (9UR0)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Pearson Edexcel A Level Urdu Language (9UR0) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free Pearson Edexcel A Level Urdu Language (9UR0) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 9 free resources for this course (practice questions, revision notes, study guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Urdu Language teaching and study resources, organised by level, board and topic.
Urdu Language at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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