Computer Science
Dunraven School
Course summary
This course has been designed for students who wish to go on to higher education courses or employment where knowledge of Computer Science and computational thinking would be beneficial. Students can study Computer Science and go on to a career in Law, Business, Engineering or any type of Science. At its heart lies the notion of computational thinking: a mode of thought that goes well beyond software and hardware, and that provides a framework within which to reason about systems and problems. Students learn how to think in a computational way and apply their knowledge of programming in a range of languages to solve problems. Fundamental concepts such as the function of the CPU, the representation of data and the properties of hardware and software are also studied in depth. This course, with its emphasis on abstract thinking, general problem solving, algorithmic and mathematical reasoning, and scientific and engineering-based thinking, is a good foundation for further study.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
Computer Science | Grade 6 in Computer Science | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Computer Science Alternative route | Grade 6 in Computer Science | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Computer Science Alternative route | Grade 6 in Computer Science | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Computer Science Alternative route | Grade 6 in Computer Science | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths and Grade B/6 in GCSE ICT and Science Ability to solve complex maths problems Lateral thinking Ability to analyse, critically evaluatate and make decisions No previous Computing knowledge is needed but some experience of programming in a text-based language would be useful.
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Assessment
Advanced Level Component 1 - 2 hour 30 minutes written examination - 40% of total A level Component 2 - 2 hour 30 minutes written examination - 40 % of total A level Component 3 - Coursework, internally assessed, and moderated by OCR - 20% of A level
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