A Level Computer Science
Course outline
If you like solving problems and have got a mathematical brain, an A Level in Computer Science may be just right for you.
From games developer to manager of IT and communications services, computer science graduates have a range of opportunities open to them. Almost a third of computer science graduates employed in the UK are working as programmers and software development professionals. Many are working as web design and development professionals.
Most businesses rely on computers to function effectively, so whether you want to work for an IT consultancy, a major organisation in retail, aerospace or healthcare for example, or even set up your own web design business, you’ll have a great start to your career with a sought-after computer science qualification.
You will study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online.
Computer science is a practical subject that enables you to apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems. It is a creative subject that helps you to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. There is an emphasis on learning computer programming and the mathematical skills used to express computational laws and processes. A maths A Level would be very complementary to a Computer Science A Level and subsequent degree.
Topics include:
- Software development
- Algorithms
- Exchanging data
- Programming
Aged 19 or over?
If you don't already hold a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to at least two A Levels, or a Level 3 vocational qualification), you may be able to study this course fully funded!
The Government’s new National Skills Fund programme has created new opportunities for adults, aged 19 and over, to access fully funded full-time learning.
For more information, view our Funded Courses for Over 19s page.
If you are aged 16-18 without having achieved a Level 3 qualification, you will also be eligible for full funding.
How to apply for this course
Apply now to study an A Level Programme in 2024/25
You will select your individual subjects when you complete the application.
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Location:
Chaucer Street
Nottingham NG1 5LP |
Date:Start: Monday 2nd September 2024 |
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Course code: C000450 / Q000524 |
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| Qualification | OCR A Level Computer Science |
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| Duration | 2 years |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | 2 year A Level Programme:
All applicants will complete an assessment at enrolment. The programme of study is for 2 years, and you will be expected to be achieving a minimum of grade D in all subject assessments by the end of year 1 to progress to your 2nd year. Applicants who choose 4 subjects but only have the entry requirements to study 3: If your predicted grades do not meet the entry requirements to study 4 A Level subjects, don’t worry we will still make you a conditional offer for all 4. At your ‘Get Ready for College’ day you will undertake tasters in your subjects and at this point you can discuss your options with subject staff at the event, to help you finalise your subject choices. Final A Level choices however will be made at enrolment in August when your GCSE results are confirmed. |
| Teaching & assessment | Assessment is a combination of examinations and practical projects. |
| Progression | You could progress to a related Higher Education course in Computer Science. This course is also well thought of by employers for students wanting to go straight into employment. |
| Additional information | Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. |
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