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OCR Computer Science

at Tytherington School, Macclesfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

Designed for students who have already studied GCSE Computer Science, this course expands on the concepts covered and enables students to further develop their programming skills in an environment that encourages creative thinking and logical problem-solving. Although access to a computer at home is not compulsory, a number of resources involve electronic files and programming tasks that students will be required to work on outside the classroom. It would be an advantage for students to have internet access at home and a suitable PC or laptop. The software used will be open source and free.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 at GCSE, if taken. Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics (Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics if Computer Science not taken 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

  • Tytherington School

    Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Macclesfield

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