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A Level Computer Science

at Sir Thomas Rich'S School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

Computer Science is a rapidly developing field that is involved in almost every facet of modern life. As a subject it combines aspects of disciplines such as mathematics, engineering, psychology and linguistics. In addition to forming a good foundation for further study, or a career in Computer Science itself, the course helps students to develop skills which are useful in many industries, analysing problems and designing solutions for them, as well as logical thinking and independent working. TOPICS  Fundamentals of programming.  Data structures.  Algorithms.  Theory of computation.  Data representation.  Computer systems.  Computer organisation and architecture.  Consequences of uses of computing.  Communications and networks.  Databases.  Big data.  Functional programming.  Systematic approach to problem solving.  Programming task (NEA).

What you need to get on

7 in Mathematics or 7 in GCSE Computer Science

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

  • Sir Thomas Rich's School

    Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Gloucester

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