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A Level Computer Science

at Wymondham High Academy, Wymondham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

THE OVERALL AIM OF THE Computer Science course is to encourage candidates to develop an understanding of the principles of problem solving using computers in order to apply this understanding to develop computer-based solutions to problems. Candidates develop an understanding of systems analysis and design, development methods, testing, implementation and documentation. CONTENT: Candidates develop their knowledge and understanding of computer systems, the principles of computing (including programming) and how these are applied to the solution of problems. Candidates gain an understanding of systematic methods ? such as the use of algorithms and test strategies, the maintenance of computer systems, and the skills associated with documenting solutions ? and further develops skills associated with applying this knowledge and understanding to producing computer-based solutions to real problems. The OCR Computer Science A-level contains less ICT but more programming, algorithms, problem-solving, thinking skills and mathematics. There are 3 units to the A-level: 01 Computer systems (assessed by examination and 40% of the marks): ?Computersystemsarchitecture?Softwareanditsdevelopment?Typesofprogramminglanguages?Datatypes,representationandstructures?Exchangingdataandwebtechnologies?Followingalgorithms?Using Booleanalgebra?Legal,moralandethicalissues. 02 Algorithms and Programming (assessed by examination and 40% ofthemarks):?Elementsof computational thinking?Programmingandproblem so

What you need to get on

Standard entry requirement is 38 points from 8 GCSE subjects (eg Grade 8 = 8 points) with at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics. Students need to gain at least a Grade 6 in a GCSE that they wish to continue at A Level

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

  • Wymondham High Academy

    Folly Road, Wymondham, NR18 0QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wymondham

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