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Computing

at Chelsea Academy, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Computer fundamentals, Programming Techniques and Logical Methods. The OCR A Level in Computer Science will encourage learners to be inspired, motivated and challenged by following a broad, coherent, practical, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. It will provide insight into, and experience of how computer science works, stimulating learners' curiosity and encouraging them to engage with computer science in their everyday lives and to make informed choices about further study or career choices. The key features of this specification encourage: • emphasis on problem solving using computers • emphasis on computer programming and algorithms • emphasis on the mathematical skills used to express computational laws and processes, e.g. Boolean algebra/logic and comparison of the complexity of algorithms • less emphasis on ICT. Centres and learners have the opportunity to: • produce a slimmed down programming project which is more refined and more focussed on coding • choose the project title and problem to be solved • choose any suitable programming language • include agile methods.

What you need to get on

7 in GCSE Mathematics and ICT

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

  • CHELSEA ACADEMY

    LOTS ROAD CHELSEA, LONDON, SW10 0AB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · LONDON

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