7517 · A-Level

AQA A-Level Computer Science
Past Papers & Mark Schemes

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Exam Structure

2 written papers + programming project. Paper 1: Computer systems (100 marks, 2h 30m). Paper 2: Algorithms & programming (100 marks, 2h 30m). Paper 3: Programming project (70 marks, coursework). Graded A*–E.

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2023 Papers

AQA 7517
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AQA A-Level CS Paper 1 — 2023
Computer systems · 7517/1 · 2h 30m
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AQA A-Level CS Paper 2 — 2023
Algorithms & programming · 7517/2 · 2h 30m
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2022 Papers

AQA 7517
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AQA A-Level CS Paper 1 — 2022
Computer systems · 7517/1 · 2h 30m
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AQA A-Level CS Paper 2 — 2022
Algorithms & programming · 7517/2 · 2h 30m
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2019 Papers

AQA 7517
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AQA A-Level CS Paper 1 — 2019
Computer systems · 7517/1 · 2h 30m
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AQA A-Level CS Paper 2 — 2019
Algorithms & programming · 7517/2 · 2h 30m
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Specification

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AQA A-Level CS Specification 7516/7517
Full specification for teaching from 2015 onwards
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