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GCE A Level in Computer Science

at Poynton High School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a course that would interest any student who might be interested in a career as an IT professional e.g. software/application developer or telecommunications. Students do not need to have studied this subject previously; however, a student with GCSE Computer Science would find that they are further developing their programming skills in an environment that encourages creative thinking and logical problem solving. The specification is designed for students who wish to go on to higher education or employment where knowledge of computing would be beneficial.

What you need to get on

5 grade 4 at GCSE level including a grade 5 in mathematics and a grade 4 in computer science if this subject has 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

  • Poynton High School

    Yew Tree Lane Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Stockport

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