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GCE A Level in Computer Science

at Trinity School, Newbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull time£1,333

What the college says

Computer Science at A Level is a practical subject which gives students a chance to learn a lot more about “Computational Thinking” techniques such as abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation. Students will significantly develop their programming skills and they will have the freedom to create a complete piece of usable software for a real end user of their choice. This software will have a full graphical interface and will be built to fulfil a real end users requirements. This is an intensely innovative and creative subject that combines theoretical learning with invention and practical application. COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS Assessment Structure: * Unit 1 – Computer Systems. This is the majority of the content of the specification and is assessed as a written paper recalling knowledge and understanding. In this component, students will learn about the internal workings of the CPU, the exchange of data, software development, data types and legal and ethical issues. * Unit 2 – Algorithms and Programming. This relates to problem solving skills needed by learners to apply the knowledge and understanding from Unit 1 using Computational Thinking strategies. * Unit 3 – Programming Project. A practical, portfolio based assessment with a task that is chosen by the student and approved by the teacher. Students will be expected to analyse, design, develop, evaluate and document a program that they have created in a suitable programming language.

What you need to get on

Five grade 5s at GCSE and a grade 6 in Computer Science at GCSE

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

  • Trinity School.

    Love Lane Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Newbury

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