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GCE A Level in Computer Science

at Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Computer Science values computational thinking, helping you develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. These are the concepts that lie at the heart of Computer science. Alongside mathematics, it is the best preparation for students who want to go on to study Computer Science at a higher level and will also provide a good grounding for other subject areas that require computational thinking and analytical skills.

What you need to get on

Sixth Form Entry Requirement plus GCSE Mathematics - Grade 6 and GCSE Computer Science – Grade 6 (if studied)

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

  • Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

    Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lancaster

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