Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478: Exam Structure
Exam structure at a glance for Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478: every paper with its time, marks and weighting, plus the links you need.
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- Board
- Cambridge International
- Code
- 0478
- Grades
- A*-G
- Exam papers
- 2
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Papers and weightings
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | Calculator | What it is (our summary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Computer Systems | 1 h 45 min | 75 | 50% | No | |
| Paper 2: Algorithms, Programming and Logic | 1 h 45 min | 75 | 50% | No | Includes a 15-mark scenario question that may be answered in pseudocode, Python, Visual Basic or Java; elsewhere answers must be in pseudocode. |
Times are exam lengths; weightings are shares of the whole qualification. Summaries are in our own words.
Good to know
- Grades: A*-G
- Exam series: June and November (all); March (India only)
- For exams in: 2026, 2027 and 2028
- Coursework: none
- Short link www.cambridgeinternational.org/<code> is the format Cambridge gives in its syllabuses for the syllabus page.
Official documents and past papers
- Cambridge International: syllabus / specification page
- Cambridge International: syllabus / specification (PDF)
- Cambridge International: past papers
- Cambridge International: grade thresholds / boundaries
Facts checked against: cambridgeinternational.org.
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Questions teachers ask
How long are the Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478 exams?
Paper 1: 1 h 45 min; Paper 2: 1 h 45 min.