A Level Computer Science: Python & Tech Careers

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Computer Science is at the heart of the 21st century withfar- reaching benefits to society, commerce, health and engineering. Using theprogramme Python, favoured by employers and universities, you will learn thetheory of programming and how to develop coding solutions for complex situations.You’ll look at databases, data structures, algorithms and networking, studyingthe components of a computer and learning how these make powerful machines. Youwill also complete a project worth 20% of your final grade in year 2.

Start Date/s

02/09/2026

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above - including English and Grade 6 in Mathematics and/or a Grade 5 in Computing.

Think about studying alongside: Business Studies | Design and Technology: Product Design |Economics | Mathematics | Physics

Assessment

This course is assessed in the following way:20% coursework80% external examination

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Enhance your employability skills with our Raspberry Pi Clubor listen to specialists and university lecturers who regularly give talks toStudents. We’ll also visit Bletchley Park - home of the WW11 code breakers andthe National Computer Museum.