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GCE A-Level in Computer Science

at Ashby School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The OCR A-Level Computer Science course is ideal for logical, mathematically-minded problem-solvers who want to understand how computers work from the ground up. It is perfectly suited for students aiming for degrees or careers in software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, or artificial intelligence. Students will gain an understanding of core computing principles, including algorithms, data structures, systems architecture, and software development. By completing a substantial programming project, learners master practical coding skills, computational thinking, and advanced problem-solving techniques highly valued by tech industries and elite universities.

What you need to get on

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. Students who have studied Computer Science at GCSE are expected to have achieved a Grade 4 or above. This is a rigorous course that requires the ability to think systematically and logically. Candidates should have a competent mathematical grounding

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

  • Ashby School 6th Form Campus

    ASHBY SCHOOL NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

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