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Computer Science

at Stroud High School, Stroud · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You're living in the Digital Age! Computer programmes have all but infiltrated every aspect of our lives. Computer scientists theorise, design, develop, and apply the software and hardware for the programmes we use day in day out sounds pretty important to us. Therefore, programming can be a life changing experience as it changes the way that you think about the world around you. It will make you a more accomplished problem solver and much more resilient in life. This is why graduate recruiters in banks and management consultancies recruit heavily from university Computing departments, so it could lead onto an exciting career path that isnt necessarily Computer Science based. The possibilities are endless!

What you need to get on

A minimum of 48 points from the sum of your best 8 full course GCSEs (for example a Grade 8 is worth 8 points). You should have achieved a minimum Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics.

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

  • Stroud High School

    Beards Lane, Stroud, GL5 4HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Stroud

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