Fast Track Computer Science A-level – LearnOnline Self-study

We recommend a GCSE grade C or above in Computer Science or IT and a strong grasp of English and Maths.

The most important part of your online A level Computer Science LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level Computer Science in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 18 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.

Your A level Computer Science course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.

Paper 1: Computer systems (01)

• The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices
• Software and software development
• Exchanging data
• Data types, data structures and algorithms
• Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues

140 marks
2 hours 30 minutes – written paper
40% of A level

Paper 2: Algorithms and programming (02)

• Elements of computational thinking
• Problem solving and programming
• Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms

140 marks
2 hours 30 minutes – written paper
40% of A level

Programming project

During your course you will choose a computing problem to work through according to the guidance in the specification.

• Analysis of the problem
• Design of the solution
• Developing the solution
• Evaluation

70 marks
Non exam assessment
20% of A level

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you find a centre as soon as you are enrolled onto the course. Exams are not included in the course fees.