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GCSE which doesn't require coursework?

Just think to myself recently about possibly doing a GCSE or two.

I've just completed my A-levels but would like to maybe do a GCSE or two. This is mainly because my highest GCSE's grades were two B's and the rest C's.

I was wondering does anyone know of any GCSE course that doesn't require coursework and is just exams?

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Reply 1

k823127

Science. I did no coursework.

Can't think of any others.

Reply 2

electriic_ink

Full course RS with Edexcel I think requires no coursework.

Reply 3

lauuuura

If you're doing certain boards, GCSE Languages don't need coursework.
I did OCR GCSE French and German and didn't do any coursework.

Reply 4

RJFarmer

RE short course, that didnt have any coursework when I did it.

Reply 5

toothbrushes

There are generally non-coursework options for most subjects, even if you have to look around the exam boards a little. You just might have to sit an extra exam or something. What were you thinking of doing?

Reply 6

*pitseleh*

I took AQA History at GCSE, and it had no coursework - I think there are quite a few other subjects where there's one unit that can either be coursework or an exam, depending on your preference. Maths, Geography, Religious Education and languages all spring to mind. :smile:

Reply 7

Clefeen

Thanks!

Are there any GCSE's which require a small amount of learning? For instance, things that can be learnt in under a year without classes?

Reply 8

electriic_ink

lauuuura

If you're doing certain boards, GCSE Languages don't need coursework.
I did OCR GCSE French and German and didn't do any coursework.

AQA languages also have a no-coursework option. But tbh, when I did my French coursework, it took all of six hours in total...

Reply 9

SpiritedAway

RE, languages you can choose to do either coursework or a written exam. i hear maths doesn't have any coursework anymore

Reply 10

electriic_ink

Clefeen

Thanks!

Are there any GCSE's which require a small amount of learning? For instance, things that can be learnt in under a year without classes?

Full course RS :wink:

Reply 11

toothbrushes

Clefeen

Thanks!

Are there any GCSE's which require a small amount of learning? For instance, things that can be learnt in under a year without classes?

I'm guessing ICT...?

Reply 12

eulerwaswrong

there are lots with no courework - or a no coursework option- search around on exam board websites

Reply 13

Mr. Mortell

But ICT is very time consuming with coursework.

Reply 14

eulerwaswrong

Clefeen

Thanks!

Are there any GCSE's which require a small amount of learning? For instance, things that can be learnt in under a year without classes?

things like electronics/maths need less actual learning but more understanding

Reply 15

Scherzando225

Clefeen

Thanks!

Are there any GCSE's which require a small amount of learning? For instance, things that can be learnt in under a year without classes?

Tbh, some GCSEs can be learnt in a week! seriously! :biggrin:

.

Maybe a science single award like physics

Reply 16

toothbrushes

Mr. Mortell

But ICT is very time consuming with coursework.

Well I didn't take it, but I thought that we were looking at doing it without coursework? And if you were a computer expert anyway...? lol

Reply 17

Clefeen

toothbrushes

I'm guessing ICT...?

I guess. That's what I got my two B's in though.

I have GCSE's in:

English Lang
English Lit
Maths
Applied Science
Food Tech
Religious Studies (failed it though)
Applied ICT
French
General Studies

Reply 18