Computer Science - A Level (2 Yrs)
at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, Eastleigh · sixth form college
What the college says
Computer Science is all about learning to reason. It can be seen as a series of puzzles with formal solutions. The first year is all about problem solving and learning to program. Students will have varying levels of programming skills so we will teach you how to write code from scratch. If you are a computer whiz then we have plenty of higher level activities to keep you going while the others catch up. We also look at problem solving methodologies like standard algorithms, decision tables and trace tables. In theory, we look at how information travels through a computer, different kinds of software, number systems, storing graphical data, external hardware and networking.
What you need to get on
http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/
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
BARTON PEVERIL COLLEGE
Chestnut Avenue, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5ZA
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · EASTLEIGH
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