A Level Computer Science
Course Code: Q100109
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 5 or above in maths, and grade 5 or above in computer science (if taken).
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish.
Two written examinations at the end of year two and a piece of coursework which is worth 20% of the final grade.
You can progress to university with some of the directly related courses including software engineering, computer science, forensic computing and computer games technology. Apprenticeships in computer science and IT are also available, including higher degree apprenticeships.
A Level Computer Science
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