LRN International AS and A Level Islamic Studies (2165)

The LRN International A & AS Level Islamic Studies is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability across a broad range Islamic fundamentals, law, legacy and modern day Islam.

Accreditation	LRN International AS/A Level are GLOBALLY RECOGNISED qualifications designed specifically for INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Level	Intermediate
Grading	International A Level: A*, A, B, C, D or E International AS Level: A, B, C, D or E
Assessment	Written Exams
Guided Learning Hours	180 and 360

What you'll learn

Islamic Fundamentals
Islamic Law
Legacy of Islam
Modern Day Islam

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International AS & A Level Islamic Studies1 . This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other educational based staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

The LRN International AS & A Level Islamic Studies is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability across a broad range of Islamic fundamentals, law, legacy and modern day Islam.

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International AS & A Level Islamic Studies has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 3 qualification in Islamic Studies;
2. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;
3. A higher level of any qualification – e.g.; HNC/HND or Degree’
4. Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO 1 – demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Islam and belief including:

• religious, philosophical and/or ethical thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, communities and societies
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of Islam and belief

AO 2 – analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, Islam and belief, including their
significance, influence and study.

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of written exam papers, set and marked by the LRN.

Grading

The LRN International A Level will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E and LRN International AS Level will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.