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Computer Science

at St Paul'S Catholic College · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Computer Science is a practical subject where learners can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems. It is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, which looks at the natural world through a digital prism. Teaching includes a variety of methods to encourage to problem solving, creative design and the development of effective analytical skills. You will be given problems to solve and tackling them will require resilience and perseverance. Teachers are accessible for support so students are soon able to gain confidence in their new abilities and can mature with guidance.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs grade 4 and above, including English & Maths. Minimum of Grade 6 in Computer Science GCSE.

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

  • St Paul's Catholic College

    Manor Lane, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 6JE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sunbury on Thames

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