AQA GCSE Computer Science (8525)
Every topic with its AQA specification reference, free notes and tools to revise it, and your summer 2027 papers.
| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithms | 3.1.1 to 3.1.4 | |
| Programming in exam style | 3.2.1 to 3.2.11, 3.7.1 | |
| Databases and SQL | 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 | |
| Data representation | 3.3.1 to 3.3.8 | Binary, denary and hexadecimal |
| Computer systems | 3.4.1, 3.4.3 and 3.4.5 | |
| Networks and protocols | 3.5 | |
| Cyber security | 3.6 | |
| Boolean logic | 3.4.2 | Logic gates and truth tables |
| Languages and translators | 3.4.4 | |
| Ethical, legal and environmental impacts | 3.8 | |
| AQA GCSE Computer Science (8525) mock exam | Papers 1 and 2: 3.1 to 3.8 |
Your summer 2027 exams
| Paper | Date | Starts | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Computational thinking and programming skills 8525/1A, 1B or 1C | Monday 10 May 2027 | 9:00 | 2h |
| Paper 2: Computing concepts 8525/2 | Wednesday 19 May 2027 | 13:30 | 1h 45m |
Foundation and Higher papers are sat at the same time, so one row covers both. Source: AQA GCSE timetable, May/June 2027, version 1.2 (final timetable), read on Wed 7 Oct. PDF (opens a new tab)
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