Advanced GCE in Computer Science
at Maltby Academy, Rotherham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Computer science students are not only interested in technology but are fascinated by the underlying fundamentals behind that technology. They ask questions like; what is it made up of? How does it work? Who made it? Why was it made? They wish to learn about the physical components and also the software which controls it allowing it to work as a whole. They would like to take things apart and see 'what's in the box' and also learn how to program code for themselves. They may also wish to explore other avenues such as the moral, cultural and ethical implications that this technology has globally.
What you need to get on
Minimum grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and also Computer Science if previously studied.
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
Maltby Academy
Braithwell Road Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Rotherham
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