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GCE A Level in Computer Science

at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, Dronfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you enjoy using computers and you want to know more about how they work and how they can be used, then you should probably think about studying Computer Science. The course is varied, interesting and challenging. You'll need to have a very logical mind and be good at maths, because computing involves programming which is a logical and often a mathematical discipline.

What you need to get on

Five 9-5 grades including Maths and English plus 6 in Computing, 6 or above in Mathematics and Level 2 Computing Qualification completed to student's target grade.

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

  • Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

    Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dronfield

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