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GCE in Computer Science

at Northampton Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Computer Science encourages students to be problem solvers. The course is academic in nature and covers some theory elements in depth, while also placing an equal emphasis on programming and developing solutions to problems.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five GCSE Qualifications or equvilient at Grade 4 or above including English Language and a minimum of Grade 6 or better in Mathematics or 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

  • Northampton Academy

    Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · Northampton

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