A-level Computer Science (CAIE)

Computer science has rational thinking at its core; combining human and computer intelligence together to provide solutions to problems. Choosing to study International A-level Computer Science can open doors to various career opportunities in data science, web development, product management and software development, or prepare you for higher education at university. On this engaging online computer science course, you’ll study communication and Internet technologies, software development, artificial intelligence, data representation, and much more. As you study, you’ll develop key skills such as abstraction, decomposition and algorithmic thinking.

This CAIE accredited A-level Computer Science is designed specifically to be studied in your own time and space online, at home. You’ll receive unlimited tutor support, a clear induction, and well-structured assignments to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for the exam.

Study A-Level Computer Science with Oxbridge and you’ll get all this too:

• Fast Track- In a rush? You’ll have the option to complete this A-level Computer Science course within a year.
• Guaranteed Exam Venue- Finding exam spaces can be tough, so with Oxbridge, you’ll get guaranteed access to our network of partnership exam centres around the UK.
• Exam Pass Guarantee- We’re so confident, if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free.

Study Hours

• The learning hours for this course are up to 300 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 18 months.

Study Method

• Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.

Course Duration

• On average, students complete this course in 12 months, but we'll give you up to 24 months. Don’t worry if you go over the year though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.

Assessment

• You will be expected to complete three standard written A-level Computer Science exams and one practical exam:

  Written exams:

  • 1 hour 30 minutes, 25% of A-level, 75 marks
  • 1 hour 30 minutes, 25% of A-level, 75 marks
  • 2 hours, 25% of A-level, 75 marks

  Practical exam:

  • 2 hours 30 minutes, 25% of A-level, 75 marks

  As part of the practical exam, you will submit complete program code and evidence of testing and will be required to use either Java, VB.NET or Python programming languages.

  We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our partner exam centres around the UK.

  We also offer an exam pass guarantee. If you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you for free, for your next exams.

  Assignments

  During your course, you’ll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress and will be used to produce predicted grades if needed.

Additional Information

• Official Qualification Title - A-level Computer Science
• Entry requirements - In order to study this course, you will need to have achieved a maths GCSE or the equivalent. If you wish to study to computer science at degree level, then you’ll need to combine this qualification with A-level maths, as this is a requirement at many universities.
• UCAS Points - 56

In order to study this course, you will need to have achieved a maths GCSE or the equivalent. If you wish to study to computer science at degree level, then you’ll need to combine this qualification with A-level maths, as this is a requirement at many universities.

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Certificate of Completion

Hard copy certificate - Included