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A-level Computing

at Bishop Heber High School, Malpas · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

There are three modules at A2 which develop topics at AS. There are two terminal exams and a piece of extended coursework in which students are expected to develop their own software through programming in a high level language. The two exams are on Computing Principles and on Programming and Algorithms. Computing Principles involves programming, software development, the processor, data exchange between computing systems. The Algorithms and Problem Solving element applies these concepts to real world situations and requires students to develop a solution. They are expected to learn complex algorithms by heart and then apply them, or modify them for use in a particular situation. There is a substantial amount of boolean algebra and floating point binary and hexadecimal maths.

What you need to get on

5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE including Maths and English Language

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

  • Bishop Heber High School

    Chester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Malpas

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