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Grade: A-Level • A* - E

A-Level Computer Science

Prepares students for modern software engineering and computational research. Covers computer systems, processor architecture, computational algorithms, complexity theory, and a significant independent non-exam software project.

Tuition & Funding

Fully Funded (UK 16-19) / £9,850 per annum (International)

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Duration

2 Years (Full-Time)

Year Group

Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)

Exam Board

OCR (H446)

Entry Requirements

Minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science (or demonstrated coding portfolio in Python/Java).

Applicants holding alternative qualifications (IGCSE, IB Middle Years, or overseas national diplomas) will have their equivalence assessed by the College Registry.

Assessment Method & Grading Scheme

Paper 1 (40%), Paper 2 (40%), and an independently coded NEA Programming Project (20%).

Official Assessment Scale:A* - EView full grading criteria table →

Curriculum & Core Modules

1Processor Architecture & Operating Systems
2Data Structures, Trees, Graphs & Hash Tables
3Big O Algorithmic Efficiency & Sorting
4Full-Stack Software Architecture Project

University & Career Pathways

Graduates of A-Level Computer Science at Prince College commonly progress into the following degree specialisms and professions:

Software EngineeringCybersecurityData ArchitectureMachine Learning Specialist
Lead Academic Faculty

Ms. Priya Patel

Head of Computing & AI Labs

MSc Software Engineering (UCL), BEng Computer Science

Fees & Bursaries

Fully Funded (UK 16-19) / £9,850 per annum (International)

UK students aged 16-18 may qualify for state-funded entitlement. Means-tested bursaries covering up to 100% of international tuition are available through the Prince Memorial Foundation.

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