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Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science

Syllabus 0478 · 2026-2028 · sourced from Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF, verified 2026-08-19.

  1. 1. Data representation

    • 1.1 Number systems
    • 1.2 Text, sound and images
    • 1.3 Data storage and compression

  2. 2. Data transmission

    • 2.1 Types and methods of data transmission
    • 2.2 Methods of error detection
    • 2.3 Encryption

  3. 3. Hardware

    • 3.1 Computer architecture
    • 3.2 Input and output devices
    • 3.3 Data storage
    • 3.4 Network hardware

  4. 4. Software

    Subtopic-level detail for this topic is not yet itemised from the published syllabus.

  5. 5. The internet and its uses

    Subtopic-level detail for this topic is not yet itemised from the published syllabus.

  6. 6. Automated and emerging technologies

    Subtopic-level detail for this topic is not yet itemised from the published syllabus.

  7. 7. Algorithm design and problem-solving

    Subtopic-level detail for this topic is not yet itemised from the published syllabus.

  8. 8. Programming

    Subtopic-level detail for this topic is not yet itemised from the published syllabus.

  9. 9. Databases

    Subtopic-level detail for this topic is not yet itemised from the published syllabus.

  10. 10. Boolean logic

    Subtopic-level detail for this topic is not yet itemised from the published syllabus.