Computer Science
at Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancaster · school or sixth form
What the college says
For a full list of topics covered, visit the AQA website and search for course 7517. Here are some of the topics: � Programming � Database design and normalisation � Networks and the internet � Data representation, including binary � Systems architecture (how does a processor work) � The stored program concept � Systems life cycle and consequences of Computing
What you need to get on
48 points at GCSE and 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
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lancaster
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