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GCE A Level in Computer Science

at Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course gives a general grounding in computing, including an understanding of computer systems, the principles of programming, and the solving of problems. This qualification will enable students to develop the capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically.

What you need to get on

You will need 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including Maths. The new specification has increased the mathematical skills elements of the course and therefore a Maths GCSE of GRADE 6 or above is highly recommended. If you have not achieved the minimum entrance requirements, you will be interviewed by the Computing teacher before you are offered a place on the course.

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

  • Shaftesbury School

    Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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