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Computer Science

at Ribston Hall High School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course has been designed for students who wish to go on to Higher Education courses or employment where knowledge of Computing would be beneficial. One can study Computing and go on to a career in Medicine, Law, Business, Engineering or any type of Science.There is a clear distinction between this course and the GCE ICT and GCE in Applied ICT courses. It has been written to avoid any overlap of subject content. Students following this course do not need to have any prior knowledge of Computing or ICT but there is a high mathematical content and so a B in GCSE Mathematics is required for AS with an A recommended for studying Computing at A Level.This course, with its emphasis on abstract thinking, general problem solving, algorithmic and mathematical reasoning, scientific and engineering-based thinking, is a good foundation for further study.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE 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

  • Ribston Hall High School

    Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Gloucester

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