GCE A Level in Computer Science
at Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, Solihull · school or sixth form
What the college says
Computer Science A-Level: The UK is suffering from a shortage in people who understand how computers work, and who can solve tomorrow's problems using computers. The demand for programmers is ever-increasing. This course will equip you with the technical and practical skills to meet this demand, whilst developing your understanding of the impact computers have on our lives. The key features of this course encourage an emphasis on computational thinking and the mathematical skills used to express computational laws and processes, such as, for example, Boolean algebra/logic, and comparison of the complexity of algorithms. If you have a high mathematical aptitude, strong logical reasoning skills, and a keen desire to understand computing fundamentals, then you should consider this course.
What you need to get on
Students choosing to study four A levels* If you wish to study four A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 7or above. Mathematics and English at grade 6 or above. Students choosing to study three A Levels If you wish to study three A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 6 or above. Mathematics and English at grade 5 or above. If the subject has been studied at GCSE you need to have gained a 6 in that subject.
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
Tudor Grange Academy Solihull
Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Solihull
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