Computer Science
at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form
What the college says
Advances in technology and computing have massive impacts on our society and the way we work and live. Computer Science is at the forefront of these advances and is a discipline that offers reward and challenge to a wide range of people regardless of their interests. Computer Science is well established in all major disciplines and will link to all other A Level options and beyond. Computer Science requires and develops capabilities in solving deep, multidimensional problems requiring imagination and sensitivity to a variety of concerns. It is a practical subject where you can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It is also an intensely creative subject that combines invention and critical thinking, key skills for your future career.
What you need to get on
6 in Computer Science if studied or 5 in Maths and preferably a 5-5 in Science Trilogy
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 Thomas Hardye School
Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dorchester
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