Cambridge Advanced Nationals - Specifications and SAMs

Cambridge Advanced Nationals

Cambridge Advanced Nationals - Specifications and SAMs

The specification sets out everything you need to know about teaching your chosen Cambridge Advanced National - from content, to how external assessment works, to guidance on how to assess Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) work. We know this is something you’ll refer to regularly. 

Download our specifications and Sample Assessment materials (SAMs) below to see the topic areas and our approach to assessment.

Qualifications for first teach from September 2025

Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science

Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Applied Science


  • Certificate (180 GLH)
  • Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

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Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology

Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Human Biology


  • Certificate (180 GLH)
  • Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

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Cambridge Advanced National in Computing: Application Development

Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Computing: Application Development


  • Certificate (150 GLH)
  • Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

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Cambridge Advanced Nationals in IT: Data Analytics

Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in IT: Data Analytics


  • Certificate (150 GLH)
  • Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

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Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Health and Social Care


  • Certificate (180 GLH)
  • Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

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Cambridge Advanced National in Engineering

Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Engineering


  • Certificate (180 GLH)
  • Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

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Qualifications for first teach from September 2026

Cambridge Advanced National in Cyber Security and Networks

Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Cyber Security and Networks


  • Certificate (150 GLH)
  • Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

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Mental Health cover 2

Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Mental Health: Individuals and Society


  • Certificate (180 GLH)
  • Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

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Future developments

Our intention is to develop Cambridge Advanced Nationals in the following subjects. The Department for Education (DfE) haven't yet announced a submission date for other Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs).

  • Creative Media Production
  • Enterprise and Innovation
  • Marketing
  • Policing and Criminal Justice
  • Sport, Exercise and Health

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