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OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies

Pakistan Studies for OxfordAQA IGCSE (syllabus 9236) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9236
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies
Spec code
9236
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 6 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

OxfordAQA International GCSE Pakistan Studies (9236)

With a unique and modern syllabus, our International GCSE Pakistan Studies course offers students a thorough understanding of Pakistan's human and physical geography and its people's experiences throughout history and in recent times. — OxfordAQA, official syllabus page

Paper 1 covers the Pakistan Movement (1857-1947) and Pakistan into the 21st century, with a choice between Islam in the subcontinent or the Mughal Empire; Paper 2 covers landscape and natural resources and people and economy, with a choice between globalisation and transport or a sustainable future. Two equally weighted written papers, no coursework. First examined May/June 2026 onwards. OxfordAQA does not offer Pakistan Studies at AS or A-level — International GCSE is the only level offered.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Pakistan Studies 9236
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: The History and Culture of Pakistan 1h 30m 77 50% Written exam
Paper 2: The Human and Physical Geography of Pakistan 1h 30m 77 50% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-26. Specification (Version 1.9), for International GCSE exams May/June 2026 onwards -- no separate first-teaching date is stated in the document. Each paper: written exam, 1h30, 77 marks, 50% of GCSE, with three sections (two compulsory topics + one choice of two optional topics) worth 28/28/21 raw marks.

Assessment FAQs

How is OxfordAQA Pakistan Studies (9236) assessed?

OxfordAQA Pakistan Studies (9236) is assessed through: Paper 1 (The History and Culture of Pakistan) — 1h 30m, 77 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (The Human and Physical Geography of Pakistan) — 1h 30m, 77 marks, 50% of the qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-26.

The subject

Pakistan Studies teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Pakistan Studies at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 2 topics below are the official subject content of OxfordAQA International GCSE Pakistan Studies (9236), for the Version 1.9 examination series, reproduced from the OxfordAQA syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 2 of 2 topics.

  1. 1 Paper 1 – The History and Culture of Pakistan

    3 Marlbridge resources

    The Pakistan Movement (1857–1947) · Pakistan into the 21st Century: From Independence to 2022 · Islam in the Subcontinent (c700–c1831) (optional) · The Mughal Empire (c1526–c1850s) (optional)

  2. 2 Paper 2 – The Human and Physical Geography of Pakistan

    3 Marlbridge resources

    The Landscape and Natural Resources of Pakistan · The People and Economy of Pakistan · Globalisation, Transport and Communication in Pakistan (optional) · Creating a Sustainable Future for Pakistan (optional)

Source: OxfordAQA International Qualifications — official specification PDF — Version 1.9 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Pakistan Studies 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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