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Free A Level Computer Science in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Advanced GCE in Computer Science in Ealing. Classes run at Featherstone High School. The course runs full-time over 18 months across two years of sixth form study. You'll cover processor architecture, software development, programming, data structures, algorithms, and the legal and ethical dimensions of computing. The AS year builds core knowledge assessed by two written exams; the A Level year develops that understanding further. Entry requires GCSE grades including a grade 6 or above in Computer Science and Maths, plus an average point score above 5.

Who this course is for

GCE A Level in Computer Science 2 year course

CONTENT OF COURSE:

AS Level: The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices

  • Software and software development
  • Programming
  • Exchanging data
  • Data types, data structures and algorithms
  • Legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues
  • Elements of computational thinking
  • Problem solving and programming
  • Algorithms.

(Assessment by two 1:1/4 Hour exams)

A Level: Develops further knowledge and understanding of the same content areas as AS.

PLUS The learner will choose a computing problem where they will: Analyse the problem; Design the solution; Develop the solution; Evaluation the solution.

(Assessment by two 2:1/2 Hour exams + Project assessment)

PROGRESSION ROUTES:

It is excellent preparation for students looking to take computing studies at degree level, or for anyone considering any kind of career in computing.

Entry requirements

Entrance Criteria 5A*-C/9-4 including English Lang. Grade B/6 in GCSE Computer Science and Maths required. Students must also have an APS above 5. 6.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices.
  • You'll explore software types and approaches to software development.
  • You'll develop programming skills and write code to solve problems.
  • You'll learn how data is exchanged across systems and networks.
  • You'll work with data types, data structures and algorithms.
  • You'll examine legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues in computing.
  • You'll apply elements of computational thinking to real problems.
  • You'll design and evaluate algorithms.

How you will learn

Teaching is classroom based, full-time and daytime. The AS Level is assessed by two written exams, each one hour and fifteen minutes long. The A Level builds on this with further assessed components. You'll learn through structured lessons covering both theoretical content and practical programming work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Featherstone High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior software developer: write and test code in a development team.
  • IT support analyst: troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Data analyst: work with datasets to find patterns and insights.
  • Network technician: set up and maintain computer networks.
  • Cybersecurity analyst: monitor systems and respond to threats.
  • Web developer: build and maintain websites and web applications.

What you could study next

  • BSc Computer Science (undergraduate degree): the most direct next step, opening roles in software engineering, AI, and systems design.
  • BSc Cyber Security: focused degree for those interested in network defence and security operations.
  • Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Software Engineering: earn while you learn, combining work with a degree-level qualification.
  • BEng Computer Systems Engineering: combines computing with electronics and hardware design.
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