Subject specification and option codes
For help with specification and option codes, please open the links below in a new window:
AQA GCSE, AS and A level
Pearson Edexcel GCSE
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
Pearson Edexcel AS and A level
If you are not sure which codes to input, we advise contacting your tutor, education provider, or our exams officer.
Spec code
This is a code of 4 characters which awarding bodies use for entries. For example:
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AQA GCSE Maths is
8300
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Edexcel GCSE Maths is
1MA1
Option code/ Tier
This is relevant for subjects with multiple combinations of papers or those which are offered at different levels. For example:
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Edexcel IGCSE Maths can be
H
(higher) or
F
(foundation)
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AQA History A level has many option codes depending on your choice of topics. e.g. entry code
7042
with option
EM