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Under certain circumstances, centres in these regions may be restricted from entering for an AQA qualification if there is an equivalent OxfordAQA qualification available.  \nFor more details on whether these AQA entry restrictions impact your centre, contact [examsadmin@oxfordaqaexams.org.uk](examsadmin@oxfordaqaexams.org.uk)  \nSpecifications affected by restrictions  \nGCSE  \n\n| AQA entry code | Subject | Equivalent OxfordAQA entry codes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8461F, 8461H | Biology | 9201 , 9201E, 9204C, 9204CE, 9204E, 9204EE |\n| 8462F,8462H | Chemistry | 9202 , 9202E, 9204C, 9204CE, 9204E, 9204EE |\n| 8463F, 8463H | Physics | 9203 , 9203E, 9204C, 9204CE, 9204E, 9204EE |\n| 8464F, 8464H | Combined science: Trilogy | 9204C, 9204CE, 9204E, 9204EE |\n| 8465F, 8465H | Combined science: Synergy | 9204C, 9204CE, 9204E, 9204EE |\n| 8525 | Computer science | 9210 , 9210E |\n| 8132 | Business | 9225 , 9225E |\n| 8035 | Geography | 9230 , 9230E |\n| 8300F, 8300H | Mathematics | 9260C, 9260CE, 9260E , 9260EE |\n| 8700 | English language | 9270C, 9270CE, 9270W, 9270WE |\n| 8702NM/PM/PN | English literature | 9275A, 9275AE , 9275B, 9275BE |\n\nAS and A-level  \n\n| AQA entry code | Subject | Equivalent OxfordAQA entry codes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 7401 | Biology AS | 9611 |\n| 7402 | Biology A-level | 9612 |\n| 7404 | Chemistry AS | 9621 |\n| 7405 | Chemistry A-level | 9622 |\n| 7131 | Business AS | 9626 |\n| 7132 | Business A-level | 9627 |\n| 7407 | Physics AS | 9631 |\n| 7408A/B/C/D/E | Physics A-level | 9632 |\n| 7036 | Geography AS | 9636 |\n| 7037 | Geography A-level | 9637 |\n| 7356 | Mathematics AS | 9661 |\n| 7357 | Mathematics A-level | 9662 |\n| 7366MD/DS/SM | Further maths AS | 9666 |\n| 7367MD/DS/SM | Further maths A-level | 9667 |\n| 7701 | English language AS | 9671 |\n| 7702 | English language A-level | 9672 |\n| 7711, 7716 | English literature AS | 9676 |\n| 7712A/B, 7717 | English literature A-level | 9677 |\n| 7706 | English language and literature AS | 9671 , 9676 |\n| 7707 | English language and literature Alevel | 9672 , 9677 |\n| 7181 | Psychology AS | 9686 |\n| 7182 | Psychology A-level | 9687 |\n| 7135 | Economics AS | 9641 |\n\nAS and A-level continued  \n\n| AQA entry code | Subject | Equivalent OxfordAQA entry codes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 7136 | Economics A-level | 9642 |\n| 7993 | Independent project | 9693 |","cbCail2vlmKTq8Bj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCail2vlmKTq8Bj","pdf",535585,"English","# Getting started\n## Entry restrictions and how they apply\n## Specifications affected by restrictions\n## GCSE affected codes\n## AS and A-level affected codes","[{\"question\":\"Which regions have AQA entry restrictions for qualifications covered by OxfordAQA?\",\"answer\":\"The restrictions apply in regions including China, SE Asia, and the Middle East where OxfordAQA qualifications are available to enter.\"},{\"question\":\"When can a centre in these regions be restricted from entering an AQA qualification?\",\"answer\":\"A centre may be restricted from entering an AQA qualification if there is an equivalent OxfordAQA qualification available under certain circumstances.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can a centre check which specifications and entry codes are affected?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists affected GCSE specifications and AS/A-level specifications with AQA entry codes and their equivalent OxfordAQA entry codes.\"}]","Getting started - Entry restrictions in OxfordAQA territories | PDF",1792462843]