AQA L3 A Level in Computer Science
at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college
What the college says
Computer Science is the study of problem solving and computational thinking. Our modern world is dominated by technology but computer scientists are more than just hi tech consumers they are the people who make it happen and shape our future. Students will learn practical programming skills the mathematics behind how computers actually work and the theory that binds it all together. Students will be encouraged to think logically and to seek creative solutions to real world problems. br / br / Topics studied include: br / span style=white space: pre; /span Fundamentals of programming. br / span style=white space: pre; /span Fundamentals of data structures. br / span style=white space: pre; /span Fundamentals of algorithms. br /
What you need to get on
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9 4 including grade 6 in Mathematics and grade 4 in English Language. br / div /div
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
Worthing College
1 Sanditon Way, Worthing, BN14 9FD
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Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · Worthing
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