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GCE A Level in Computer Science

at Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A-Level Computer Science is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of computer science principles, programming, and the impact of technology on society. The course covers a range of topics including programming, algorithms and data structures, computer systems, networks, along with the ethical implications of technology and its impact on society. This course will develop your technical understanding and ability to analyse and solve problems using computational thinking. The AQA specification includes 23 content sections, taught over two years, with three assessment tasks in the close of the second year.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language, Maths, Science and Computer Science.

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

  • Thomas Gainsborough School

    Wells Hall Road Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sudbury

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