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A level Computing

at Shireland Collegiate Academy, Smethwick · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying an advanced level qualification in computer science at Shireland Sixth Form will provide you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and applications of essential elements of computer technology. It will prepare you for studying computer science at degree level, which will in turn prepare you for a successful career in one of the many computing related fields.

What you need to get on

Level 5 or higher in five separate subjects at GCSE including English and at least a 6 in GCSE Mathematics.

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

  • Shireland Collegiate Academy

    Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Smethwick

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