Computer Science A Level

NEW Applications for September 2027

Applications Open - Monday 2nd November 2026

Applications Close - Monday 5th April 2026 at 5pm

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices

Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk

Open Evening

Thursday 14th January 2027: 6pm - 8pm

Presentations at 6:30pm & 7:30pm

No booking necessary.

Open Mornings - Please visit our school website to book a slot for the open mornings www.nks.kent.sch.uk

Thursday 19th November 2026 9am - 12pm

Thursday 10th December 2026 9am -12pm

Please visit our website for information on consultation meeting if you would like to visit the school and talk to a member of the Sixth Form Team - https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/page/?title=Sixth+Form+Admissions&pid=33

Computer Science focuses on how computers and information systems work, how their components interact, and on learning the planning, writing and testing of algorithms and programs using logical and mathematical skills.

Unit 1: focusing on processors, input/output and storage devices, software and software development, exchange of data, data types, data structures, algorithm design, legal aspects of computer science.

Unit 2: focusing on computational thinking, problem solving, programming and algorithms.

Unit 1 (2nd year): focusing on Processors, input/output and storage devices, software and software development, exchange of data, data types, data structures, algorithm design, legal aspects of computer science at a more advanced level than the AS.

Unit 2 (2nd year): focusing on computational thinking, problem solving, programming and algorithms at a more advanced level than the AS.

Unit 3 (2nd year): Individual programming project.

Unit 1 – Written Examination 2 hr 30 minutes (40%)

Unit 2 – Written Examination 2 hr 30 minutes (40%)

Unit 3 – Coursework project (20%)

GCSE grade 6 or above in Computer Science

For applicants that have not studied Computer Science previously, GCSE grade 7 in Mathematics is required.

Business information systems, Business Computing, Business Studies, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Philosophy, Sciences