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GCSE History Exam Times 2026 (AQA, Edexcel & WJEC)

Updated 31-March-2026

GCSE history papers test a range of historical periods and skills. Morning sessions begin between 8:30 am and 9:30 am.

2026 GCSE History Timetable

Board

Paper & Focus

Date (2026)

Session

Duration

AQA

Paper 1 – Understanding the Modern World

15 May

Morning

2h

 

Paper 2 – Shaping the Nation

4 Jun

Morning

2h

Pearson Edexcel (1HI0)

Paper 1 – Thematic Study & Historic Environment (10‑13)

15 May

Morning

1h 20m

 

Paper 2 – Period Study & British Depth Study (2A‑2W)

4 Jun

Morning

1h 50m

 

Paper 3 – Modern Depth Study (30‑33)

9 Jun

Afternoon

1h 30m

WJEC/Eduqas

History (WALES) Unit 1 (Studies A–D)

13 May (official timetable)

Morning

1h

 

History (Eduqas) Component 1

14 May (official timetable)

Afternoon

2h

 

History (WALES) Unit 2 (Studies A–D)

1 Jun (official timetable)

Morning

1h

 

History (Eduqas) Component 2

3 Jun (official timetable)

Afternoon

2h

 

History (WALES) Unit 3

10 Jun (official timetable)

Morning

1h 15m

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