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Computer Science

at Southam College · college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students interested in programming, technology and how computers work, including those considering careers in software development, IT or digital industries.

What you need to get on

If Computer Science has been studied at GCSE, a minimum of a Grade 6 or above. It is not necessary for Computer Science to have been studied at GCSE level for it to be taken at A Level. However, students need at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English at Grade 6 or above.

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

  • Southam College Sixth Form

    SOUTHAM COLLEGE WELSH ROAD WEST, SOUTHAM, CV47 0JW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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