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Computer Science

at Esher College, Thames Ditton · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Computer Science A Level is the science of how computers work and therefore the course covers both the practical and theoretical sides of computing. Problem solving and innovation are at the heart of the Computer Science A Level and forms the basis of how we learn to create programs and develop algorithms. The theoretical side of the course looks at the inner workings of a computer and you will study data representation as well as looking at components such as the CPU, RAM and the internal registers.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Esher Sixth Form College

    Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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