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A Level in Computer Science

at Lawnswood School, Leeds · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The aims of this qualification are to enable learners to develop: An understanding of and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science including; abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation. The ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems including writing programs to do so. The capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science. Mathematical skills. The ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology.

What you need to get on

5+ in GCSE Maths and 5+ in GCSE Computer Science

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

  • Lawnswood School

    RING ROAD WEST PARK, LEEDS, LS16 5AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · LEEDS

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