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Computing A Level

at Otley Prince Henry'S Grammar School Specialist Language College, Otley · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Computing skills are in very high demand in our modern economy. You should choose A Level Computing if you wish to go on to higher education courses or employment where knowledge of computing, programming and computer science would be beneficial. Computing is not to be confused with ICT, which is the other course we offer, and which is radically different and deals more with software applications. This new course puts computational thinking at its core, helping you to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand human and machine intelligence - it is scientific at its core with an exciting and interactive element, with around 60% of the course given to actual programming. Even though it is not necessary for you to have studied Computer Science at GCSE level, it is important that you have a very keen and lively interest in computing. Students will need a logical mind with a persistent and methodical approach to solving problems and writing computer programs. All students will be expected to work on their programming skills outside of the classroom. Traditionally, students with good maths skills do well on this course but a genuine interest in coding/programming is more important.

What you need to get on

All students must have passed GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 or above. Students who have studied ICT or Computer Science should have achieved a grade 5 or above.

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

  • Prince Henrys Grammar School

    Farnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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