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A level Computer Science

at Holyhead School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The A level Computer Science course helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. Classroom learning is transferred into creating real-world systems through the creation of an independent programming project. Our A Level will develop the students technical understanding and their ability to analyse and solve problems using computational thinking.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics. A Grade 6 in Computer Science if taken at GCSE.

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

  • Holyhead School

    Milestone Lane Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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