Guidance

GCSE computer science

Subject content, aims and learning objectives for GCSE in computer science for teaching from 2025.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 26 January 2015
• Last updated: 31 March 2025
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  1. 31 March 2025

     Updated ‘GCSE subject content for computer science’ to remove outdated content.

  2. 26 January 2015

     First published.

Applies to England

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GCSE subject content for computer science

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This publication sets out the learning outcomes and content coverage required for GCSE specifications in computer science.