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GCSE History
British, European and world history: thematic, period and depth studies with source analysis.
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At a glance
- Set by
- AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, WJEC, CCEA, 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)
- 11 versions
- AQAPearson EdexcelOCR History A (Explaining the Modern World)OCR History B (Schools History Project)EduqasWJEC (made-for-Wales, from Sept 2026)CCEACambridge IGCSE HistoryCambridge IGCSE (9-1) HistoryCambridge IGCSE American History (US) - withdrawn after June 2027Edexcel International GCSE History
The format, as published
- AQA 8145: Paper 1 Understanding the modern world and Paper 2 Shaping the nation, 2 h and 84 marks each; Edexcel 1HI0: Paper 1 thematic study + historic environment (1 h 15 min), Paper 2 period + British depth study (1 h 45 min), Paper 3 modern depth study (1 h 20 min); OCR J410/J411: three written papers.
- Untiered, graded 9–1.
- CCEA 4010 and WJEC 3130QS (made-for-Wales, first teaching Sept 2026): graded A*-G (unit details unverified).
- Cambridge 0470: Paper 1 Structured Questions (2 h, 40%), Paper 2 Document Questions (1 h 45 min, 30%), plus Component 3 coursework or Paper 4 Alternative to Coursework (1 h) (30%), A*-G; Edexcel IGCSE 4HI1: 2 papers (1 h 30 min each).
Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)