Computing A Level
at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College, Coventry · college
What the college says
Computer Science is the study of computers, the most important technological advance of our age. You will learn the fundamentals of how computers store, process and display data. You will also learn to code your own applications, and have a chance to develop your own piece of software. The course is best suited to those interested in engineering, logic, and creativity. At the end of the course you’ll have a deep understanding of technology and the code skills to enter the world of work or further study. There has never been a more exciting time to study Computer Science, and successful graduates have never been in higher demand.
What you need to get on
Students are expected to have achieved the standard requirements for A level, as well as having done GCSE Computer Science before and gaining a minimum grade 5 plus a Grade 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
Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
Terry Road, Coventry, CV1 2BA
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Coventry
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