Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Music (0978) - Carry Forward of Results - Assessment Guidance for 2026-2027

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Guidance explains how marks can be carried forward for Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Music (0978) after syllabus revision, with first assessment in 2026. No marks from the pre-revision syllabus can be carried forward into 2026, and coursework marks from 2025 cannot be transferred. Candidates may carry forward 2026 coursework marks for revised Components 2 Performing and 3 Composing, including transfers from June 2026 to November 2026, and retain usual carry-forward rules for 2027.

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Assessment in 2026

No carry forward from pre-revision marks

Coursework carry forward rules

Assessment in 2027

Carry forward for revised coursework

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Carry forward of results: Cambridge IGCSE ™ (9–1) Music (0978) for examination in 2026 and 2027 Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Music (0978) has been revised for first assessment in 2026. Due to the revision of the qualification, there are some changes to carry forward options available for assessment in 2026 only. These are summarised below. Assessment in 2026 It will not be possible to carry forward any marks assessed according to the pre-revision version of the syllabus into 2026. Candidates will not be able to carry forward the marks they achieved in 2025 for coursework (Component 2 Performing or Component 3 Composing) . Candidates will be able to carry forward the marks they achieve in 2026 for coursework components. This coursework will have been assessed according to the revised version of the 0978 syllabus. This includes the carry forward of coursework marks from June 2026 to November 2026. Assessment in 2027 Candidates will be able to carry forward the marks they achieve in 2026 for coursework components. This coursework will have been assessed according to the revised version of the 0978 syllabus. Our usual rules for carry forward continue to apply. For further information, refer to the Cambridge Handbook for the [relevant year of assessment at](relevant year of assessment at www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide)[ ](relevant year of assessment at www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide)[www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide](relevant year of assessment at www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide) Information on retake entries [is at](is at www.cambridgeinternational.org/entries)[ ](is at www.cambridgeinternational.org/entries)[www.cambridgeinternational.org/entries](is at www.cambridgeinternational.org/entries) We are committed to making our documents accessible in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 Standard. We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our documents. If you find any problems or you think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us at [info@cambridgeinternational.org](info@cambridgeinternational.org) with the subject heading: Digital accessibility. If you need this document in a different format, contact us and supply your name, email address and requirements and we will respond within 15 working days. Learn more! For more details, [visit](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org)[ www.cambridgeinternational.org](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org) or contact Customer Services on +44 (0)1223 553554 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment February 2026

FAQs

Can marks assessed under the pre-revision syllabus be carried forward into 2026?

No. Marks assessed according to the pre-revision version of the syllabus cannot be carried forward into 2026.

What happens to coursework marks from 2025 for 2026?

Candidates cannot carry forward coursework marks achieved in 2025 for Components 2 Performing or 3 Composing.

Which coursework marks can be carried forward for 2026 and 2027?

Candidates can carry forward marks achieved in 2026 for coursework components assessed under the revised 0978 syllabus, and those same carry-forward rules apply to coursework for 2027.

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