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OCR Advanced Level in Computer Science

at John Masefield High School, Ledbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Computer Science is above all else relevant to the modern and changing world of computing. Computer Science is a practical subject where learners can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems. It is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. This course will value computational thinking, helping learners to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. Learners will develop an ability to analyse, critically evaluate and make decisions. The project approach is a vital component of 'post-school' life and is of particular relevance to Further Education, Higher Education and the workplace. Each learner is able to tailor their project to fit their individual needs, choices and aspirations. The key features of this specification encourage emphasis on: problem solving using computers; computer programming and algorithms; the mathematical skills used to express computational laws and processes, e.g. Boolean algebra/logic and comparison of the complexity of algorithms; and less emphasis on ICT.

What you need to get on

You will need to have achieved at least 5 GCSE at Grade 4 or better, which must include Maths and English.

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

  • John Masefield High School

    Mabels Furlong, Ledbury, HR8 2HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ledbury

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