Computer Studies/Computing
at Lutterworth College, Lutterworth · college
What the college says
Computer Science A level is not just about learning to use tools or training in a programming language, instead the emphasis is on computational thinking. Computational thinking is a kind of reasoning used both by humans and machines and is an important life skill. Thinking computationally means using abstraction and decomposition. The study of computation is about what can be computed and how to compare it. Computer Science involves questions that have the potential to change how we view the world. Students will develop skills of analysis and problem solving throughout the course.
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 9-4 to include a 6 in maths
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
Lutterworth College
Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lutterworth
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