AQA A-level Computer Science (7517)
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| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools | How sure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming techniques | 4.1.1.9 to 4.1.1.16, 4.2.7, 4.2.8, 4.5.1 | ||
| Object-oriented programming | 4.1.2.3 | Object-oriented programming | |
| Data structures | 4.2.1 to 4.2.6, 4.3.1 to 4.3.3 | Stacks, queues and reverse Polish notation | |
| Algorithms | 4.3.2, 4.3.4 to 4.3.6, 4.4.1 (problem solving) | Sorting algorithms: bubble, insertion, merge and quick sort | |
| Theory of computation | 4.4.1 to 4.4.5 |
9 topics
| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools | How sure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number representation | 4.5.4 to 4.5.6 (fixed and floating point, error checking, Vernam, analogue and digital, media) | Floating point representation | |
| Boolean algebra and logic circuits | 4.6.4 and 4.6.5 | Boolean algebra and De Morgan's laws | |
| Systems software and software development | 4.6.1 to 4.6.3, 4.13 | ||
| Processors and assembly language | 4.7.1 to 4.7.4 | ||
| Consequences of computing and Big Data | 4.8, 4.11 | ||
| Communication and networking | 4.9.1 to 4.9.4 | ||
| Databases and SQL | 4.10.1 to 4.10.5, 4.11 (introduction) | ||
| Functional programming | 4.12.1 to 4.12.3 | ||
| The programming project (NEA) | 4.14 (non-exam assessment) |
Your summer 2027 exams
| Paper | Date | Starts | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (on screen) 7517/1 | Monday 7 June 2027 | 13:30 | 2h 30m |
| Paper 2 7517/2 | Tuesday 15 June 2027 | 9:00 | 2h 30m |
Foundation and Higher papers are sat at the same time, so one row covers both. Source: AQA AS and A-level timetable, May/June 2027 (final timetable), read on Wed 7 Oct. PDF (opens a new tab)
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