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Computer Science A level

at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsPart time

What the college says

Computer Science is the study of problem solving and computational thinking. Our modern world is dominated by technology but computer scientists are more than just hi tech consumers they are the people who make it happen and shape our future. Students will learn practical programming skills the mathematics behind how computers actually work and the theory that binds it all together. Students will be encouraged to think logically and to seek creative solutions to real world problems. br / br / Topics studied include: br / Fundamentals of programming. br / Fundamentals of data structures. br / Fundamentals of algorithms. br / Theory of computation. br / Fundamentals of data representation. br / Fundamentals of computer systems. br /

What you need to get on

You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9 4 including grade 6 in Mathematics and grade 4 in English Language.

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

  • Haywards Heath College

    Harlands Rd, Haywards, RH16 1LT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Haywards

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