Course Type

A-Level

Exam Board

OCR

Assessment Type

Coursework and Examination (80%/20%)

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above in different subjects including English and Maths. Previous study in Computer Science would be desirable but individual circumstances will be considered.

Course Overview

Computer Science is an engaging subject where students can apply the academic principles learnt in the classroom to real-world systems. Computer Science places value on computational thinking, helping students to 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. They will be the best preparation for students who want to go on to study Computer Science at a higher level and will provide a good grounding for other subject areas that require computational thinking and analytical skills.

Where will it lead?

An A Level in Computer Science leads to university courses or careers in software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and more, while building valuable skills in coding, logic, and problem-solving that are in high demand.