A Level in Computer Science
at The Trafford and Stockport College Group, Altrincham · college
What the college says
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
What you need to get on
General entry requirements for our A Levels include 5 GCSEs grade 5 or above, including English Language and Maths. Additional subject requirements include a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths and another grade 6 in a relevant subject (e.g. Science, Maths, Computer Science). You must be passionate about Computer Science with a determination to succeed. You do not need to have studied Computer Science at GCSE however experience of programming is expected.
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
Marple Sixth Form College
Buxton Lane Marple, Stockport, SK6 7QY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stockport
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