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Computer Science

at The Cotswold Academy, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Advances in computing are transforming the way we work and this specification ensures that students are learning about these developments. This evolutionary approach has built on strong foundations to deliver a flexible, accessible and rigorous qualification that focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills students need to progress to higher education or thrive in the workplace.There is significant similarity between the subject content of the AS and A Level qualifications. Some of the topics covered in both courses are programming, exchanging data, software development and algorithms. The A Level covers these topics in more detail than the AS and also includes a programming project.The course is rich in both practical and theoretical learning. From the beginning, the students are introduced to programming environments and develop programs to enhance their understanding of topics such as conditionals, arrays, writing to/reading from files, recursion, variables, iteration and data types.Studying Computer Science AS and A Level requires considerable commitment, organisation and time management to enjoy success at the end of the course.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science.

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

  • The Cotswold School

    The Avenue Bourton-On-The-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2BD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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