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A Level Computer Science

The Hinckley Sixth Form

The Hinckley Sixth Form, Butt Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1LE

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 05 September 2022
Start and end date are approximate
The Hinckley Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time

Application Instructions

Applications for 2025 entry open on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Please do not submit your application before this date. Please apply via PS16 on via our website.

Course Summary

Computer Science is a practical subject, where you’ll apply academic principles learned in the classroom to real world computer systems. It is a creative subject that combines invention and excitement.

Computing works well with other logical and mathematical subjects, including sciences, Business and Economics.




Course Details

You’ll focus on programming and extend your computational thinking and develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand human and machine intelligence.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment: is by end of year exams and a coursework task in year 13.

Entry requirements

Subject entry: GCSE Maths at 6 or above, GCSE Computer Science at 5 or above if taken.

Your next steps...

It is an invaluable qualification for careers and university courses in the expanding world of IT, providing students with the IT and analytical skills valued by a wide range of employers and universities.

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