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Computer Science

at Downend School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Computer Science is a practical subject where learners can apply the principles learned within the classroom to real world digital systems. You will study computing principles such as the internal workings of a computer, data types and legal and ethical issues, as well as developing essential computational thinking and problem solving skills. You could go on to study a wide range of courses at university and/or all kinds of exciting and rewarding jobs in a wide range of industries such as; game design, web design, engineering and programming.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in Mathematics

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

  • Downend School

    Westerleigh Road Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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