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A Level Computing

at St Wilfrid'S Church of England Academy, Blackburn · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course covers the fundamentals of computer science and develops a high level of programming skills. You will study how computers work - from understanding hardware to the way data is stored and processed.

What you need to get on

Students require 5 A*-C GCSE passes to enter 6th form. Subject specific criteria will be available at the open evening on November 3rd

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

  • Main Building

    Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Blackburn

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