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Computer Science

at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Explores the world of computers and how they work. At its heart lies the notion of computational thinking: a mode of thought that goes well beyond software and hardware, and that provides a framework within which to reason about systems and problems. The qualification is made up of two examination units (40% each of the total grade) and one programming project (20% of the total grade).

What you need to get on

5 GCSE grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics, and grade 6 in Mathematics and Computer Science (if taken)

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

  • Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

    Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Heanor

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