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Computer Science

at Northampton School For Girls, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. The course enables students to develop computational thinking, helping students to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. What you will do: • Develop an understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science • Analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving problems, including writing programs to do so • Develop the capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. Future prospects: • Problem solving, an essential skill for life. The skills you develop are relevant to most careers • There is a massive growth in the demand for people with expertise in this area, so job prospects are excellent • There are many lucrative careers for people with degrees in Computer Science • An A-Level in Computer Science is highly regarded and shows you are a logical thinker.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Computer Science (if taken) or 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

  • NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

    Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Northampton

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