Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

GCE A Level in Computer Science

at Ranelagh School, Bracknell · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course develops an understanding of computer science and problem solving, preparing students for a broad range of careers including software engineering and development. They also learn how a computer processes information and how to program in high level and object-oriented language. A detailed examination of computer hardware, systems and organisation is also undertaken.

What you need to get on

Prospective students are expected to achieve grade 6 or above in GCSE Computing; they should have prior knowledge of computer programming and are also expected to achieve grade 6 or above in Mathematics or a grade 6 or above in one or more Science subjects 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

  • Ranelagh School

    Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9DA

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 269 providers teaching it