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A Level Computer Science

at Swanlea School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level36 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

• Do you use your computer at home for more than just surfing the net? • Do you have the patience to work at a problem until you can solve it? • Do you enjoy Maths? • Are you curious about how computers really work Almost every aspect of modern life is affected by computers from running our personal and social lives using the internet, mobile devices and home appliances, to complex programs that help businesses and public services run smoothly. Vast networked systems of computers control global communication, trade, finance and transportation, and much more besides. Studying computer science will open a window for you to discover how computers work and enable you to design and determine what they do. You will need a good grasp of maths and be willing to learn the language of code.

What you need to get on

5A*-C GCSE including English & Maths GCSE grade B minimum

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

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