List of approved subjects 2022 - entry to tertiary study - Revised frequently

Oct 23, 2026

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New Zealand’s approved Cambridge International AS & A Level subjects for 2022 are presented as a reference for university entrance. The list states that the approved subjects have been approved by Universities New Zealand and may be used for entry to tertiary study. It highlights that the selection is revised frequently, so students should consider their intended university before choosing subjects. It includes syllabus groups and the corresponding AS and A Level subject codes.

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Approved subjects 2022

Syllabus groups and AS/A Level options

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List of approved subjects 2022 New Zealand has adopted a wide range of Cambridge International AS & A Level subjects. This list of approved subjects 2022 has been approved by Universities New Zealand and can be used for entry to tertiary study. Please note: This list is revised frequently; students should consider their university of choice before selecting subjects. | SYLLABUS GROUP | SYLLABUSES | | --- | --- | | Accounting | AS Level Accounting (9706)
A Level Accounting (9706) | | Art | AS Level Art & Design (9479)– new in 2020
A Level Art & Design (9479)– new in 2020
AS & A Level Digital Media & Design (9481)– new in 2019 | | Biology | AS Level Biology (9700)
A Level Biology (9700) | | Business | AS Level Business (9609)
A Level Business (9609) | | Chemistry | AS Level Chemistry (9701)
A Level Chemistry (9701) | | Chinese | AS Level Chinese Language (8681)
A Level Chinese (9715) | | Classical Studies | AS Level Classical Studies (9274)
A Level Classical Studies (9274) | | Computer Science | AS Level Information Technology (9626)
A Level Information Technology (9626)
AS Level Computer Science (9608)
A Level Computer Science (9608) | | Divinity | AS Level Divinity (8041)
A Level Divinity (9011) | | Drama | AS & A Level Drama (9482)– new in 2022 | | Economics | AS Level Economics (9708)
A Level Economics (9708) | | English General Paper*1 | AS Level English General Paper (8021)– new in 2019 | | English Language | AS Level English Language (9093)
A Level English Language (9093) | | English Literature | AS Level Literature in English (9695)
A Level Literature in English (9695) | | English Language and Literature*1 | AS Level Language & Literature in English (8695) | | Environmental Management | AS Level Environmental Management (8291)
AS Level Marine Science (9693)
A Level Marine Science (9693) | | --- | --- | | French | AS Level French Language (8682)
A Level French (9716) | | Geography | AS Level Geography (9696)
A Level Geography (9696) | | German | AS Level German Language (8683)
A Level German (9717) | | Global Perspectives | AS Level Global Perspectives & Research (9239)
A Level Global Perspectives & Research (9239) | | History | AS Level History (9389)
A Level History (9389) | | Japanese | AS Level Japanese Language (8281) | | Latin | AS Level Latin (8282) | | Law | AS Level Law (9084)
A Level Law (9084) | | Mathematics | AS Level Mathematics (9709)
A Level Mathematics (9709)
A Level Further Mathematics (9231) | | Media Studies | AS Level Media Studies (9607)
A Level Media Studies (9607) | | Music | AS Level Music (8663)
A Level Music (9703) | | Physical Education | AS Level Physical Education (9396)
A Level Physical Education (9396) | | Physics | AS Level Physics (9702)
A Level Physics (9702) | | Psychology | AS Level Psychology (9990)
A Level Psychology (9990) | | Sociology | AS Level Sociology (9699)
A Level Sociology (9699) | | Spanish | AS Level Spanish Language (8685)
AS Level Spanish Literature (8673)
AS Level First Language Spanish (8665)
A Level Spanish (9719) | | Technology | AS Level Design & Technology (9705)
A Level Design & Technology (9705) | | Textiles | AS Level Design & Textiles (9631)
A Level Design & Textiles (9631) | | Thinking Skills
(Does not count towards the university entrance tariff) | AS Level Thinking Skills (9694)
A Level Thinking Skills (9694) | | Travel and Tourism | AS Level Travel & Tourism (9395)
A Level Travel & Tourism (9395) | Note: 1 This syllabus group cannot be used in conjunction with either of the English Language and English Literature groups.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the approved subjects list for 2022 in New Zealand?

It provides a list of Cambridge International AS & A Level subjects approved by Universities New Zealand that can be used for entry to tertiary study.

How should students use the list when selecting subjects?

The document notes the list is revised frequently, so students should consider their university of choice before selecting subjects.

Are all syllabus groups treated the same for university entrance requirements?

Most syllabus groups list eligible AS and A Level options with codes, but the document also includes specific notes about English-related groups and a Thinking Skills group.

Oct 23, 2026

Uploaded by Eliana