GCE A Level in Computer Science
at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Birmingham · college
What the college says
The study of Computer Science requires the ability to decompose the bigger picture of a problem into smaller easier to manage chunks. The logic of this is then underpinned by a study of the foundations and fundamental aspects of the subject. The subject is highly demanding but equally rewarding for those who have the necessary drive and curiosity for a subject of this nature.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Maths Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Computing
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
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Institute Road, Birmingham, B14 7EG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2027 · Birmingham
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