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A level Computing

at The Canterbury Academy, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level180 hoursFull time

What the college says

AS and A Level Computer Science qualifications will inspire and challenge students to apply the knowledge they gain with the creative and technical skills they acquire. Here are some of the key benefits of our new Computer Science specifications for you and your students: The new qualifications will be focused on programming, will build on the GCSE Computing and emphasise the importance of computational thinking as a discipline. There'll be an expanded maths focus. The ICT content of the new specifications will be appropriate to a Computer Science qualification. Computational thinking will be at the core of the new specifications. The AS will consist of two components, which will be externally assessed and weighted at 50% each.* The A Level will consist of three components, two of which will be externally marked question papers making up 80% of the qualification. The other 20% will be the coursework project, which will retain its current qualities but will be more focused, with a greater emphasis on coding and programming with a simple assessment model and marking criteria.

What you need to get on

It is recommended to have a keen interest in ICT and Grade 6 in English and 6 in maths.

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

  • The Canterbury Academy

    Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Canterbury

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