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GCSE Computer Science
Algorithms, programming, data representation, hardware, networks and cyber security.
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At a glance
- Set by
- AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, WJEC, Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel (International GCSE)
- Level
- Secondary school (Year 10–11 / Grade 9–10, age 14–16)
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Programme
- GCSE & International GCSE (IGCSE)
- 8 versions
- AQAPearson EdexcelOCREduqasWJEC (made-for-Wales, from Sept 2025)Cambridge IGCSE Computer ScienceCambridge IGCSE (9-1) Computer ScienceEdexcel International GCSE Computer Science
The format, as published
- AQA 8525: Paper 1 Computational thinking and programming (2 h, 90 marks; C#, Python or VB.NET) and Paper 2 Computing concepts (1 h 45 min, 90 marks); Edexcel 1CP2: Paper 1 Principles (1 h 30 min written) and Paper 2 Application of computational thinking (2 h on-screen in Python); OCR J277: 2 × 1 h 30 min papers of 80 marks; Eduqas C500: written component plus on-screen programming component.
- Untiered, 9–1.
- WJEC 3460QS (made-for-Wales): A*-G, includes an on-screen unit.
- Cambridge 0478: Paper 1 Computer Systems and Paper 2 Algorithms, Programming and Logic (1 h 45 min, 75 marks each), A*-G; Edexcel IGCSE 4CP0: Paper 1 Principles of Computer Science (2 h written, 50%) and Paper 2 Application of Computational Thinking (3 h on-screen practical, 50%), 9–1.
Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)