Computer Science A Level
at Knutsford Academy, Knutsford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Advances in computing have transformed many aspects of our lives; the A-level computer science course provides students with a broad insight into the structure of computers and how they can be developed to solve everyday problems. Topics: Fundamentals of programming; Data structures; Algorithms; Theory of computation; Data representation; Computer systems; Computer architecture; Consequences of computer usage; Communication and networking; Databases; Big data; Functional programming; Problem solving
What you need to get on
5+ GCSE @ Grade 5+ including English & Maths including Grade 6 GCSE in 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
Knutsford Academy
Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Knutsford
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