GCSE Computer Science8525
Use our updated specification this September
We are pleased to confirm that the updated GCSE Computer Science (8525) specification is now available.
Download the updated GCSE Computer Science (8525)
Use our current specification for your next exams in 2026
Continue using the current specification content that was first taught in 2020 for your next year 11 cohort taking exams in 2026.
Support and resources
Find below a list of useful links:
Free CPD courses and events - autumn term
For the autumn term, we have developed new live online training courses in December to help you.
GCSE Computer Science: Preparing for 2026 (Paper 1) Live Online
GCSE Computer Science: Preparing for 2026 (Paper 2) Live Online
This is as well as the on-demand courses already available on our website so book your place now at AQA | Professional Development | Course Finder.
Community links
Date: Tuesday 11 November
Location: Liverpool Exhibition Centre
Date: Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 Jan 2026
Location: ExCeL London
The Big Computing Leadership Conference
Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026
Location: Oxford Brookes University
Computer Science in Schools Conference 2026
Date: June 2026
Location: Staffordshire University
Festival of Computing 2026 - Craig 'n' Dave
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Location: Bromsgrove School
Contact our Computer Science team
Frances Sparrow
Subject Lead – Computer Science
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