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GCE A Level in Computer Science

at Ashton-On-Mersey School, Sale · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Computer Science is at the centre of the modern world, through our interactions with technology. Since its inception as a sector within industry, Computer Science has become essential to everyday life and changed nearly every part of society. Cybersecurity experts protect companies from foreign and domestic interference, while everyday people stream movies and connect with video conferencing technology. By 2030 the technology sector is set to grow by 33%, with an increase in jobs that at present do not exist, making this a highly profitable sector for employment. Computer science is strategically necessary for the world today and can open doors to exciting and lucrative professional opportunities. With Computer Science you could be the next Bill Gates.

What you need to get on

Six GCSE grades 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics. Subject specific: Grade 5 in GCSE Computer Science, or in a relevant subject where Computer Science has not been studied 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

  • Ashton-on-Mersey School Sixth Form

    Cecil Avenue, Sale, M33 5BP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · Sale

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