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Computer Science A level

at The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull time

What the college says

The two year Linear A level course is intended to give you the scope to develop your interest in different aspects of Computing and IT, including the many areas, such as mobile communications, games, networking, online services and neural networking which are currently at the forefront of development. It is particularly useful if you intend choosing a course at university with a strong computing component, but the emphasis on computational thinking would be welcome on many other courses, as it demonstrates high level academic skills. The course in Computer Science is both theory based and practical and over the two years you will learn about computer systems i.e. hardware, software, types of programming language, data and web technologies as well as legal, moral and ethical issues. You will be assessed by two terminal examinations, each worth 40% and also you will have the opportunity to undertake a coursework unit (worth 20%) in which you will design, analyse and solve a computing project.

What you need to get on

Students should have at least 6 GCSEs 9-4 including English and a grade 6 in Maths plus an ICT or Computer Science qualification.

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 Burgate School and Sixth Form

    Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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