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Computing

at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Computers pervade every aspect of modern life and Computer Science is understanding, in detail, how these computer systems work. The microprocessor that lies at the heart of every computing system is found everywhere, from the PC on your desktop to tablets, smart phones, cars and microwave ovens. Modern society simply could not function without computers, but few people really understand how it all works. An A-Level in Computer Science will give you a deep insight and understanding into how it all fits together, from the microprocessor, to memory, storage, operating systems, network architectures as well as Legal, Ethical, Moral and Social Issues, and how to use high-level programming languages to create efficient algorithms. By the end of the A-Level you will have an excellent understanding of how computer systems function in an ever-changing technology-based world.

What you need to get on

An Average GCSE Point Score of 6.5 is required together with Maths GCSE at Grade 6 and Computing at Grade 6.

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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