Course information
Computer Science A-Level
Grey Court School - Richmond upon Thames
02089481173
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7HN
Course summary

Computer Systems (Component 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 Algorithms and programming (Component 02) • Elements of computational thinking • Problem solving and programming • Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms Programming Project (Component 03) The learner 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

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs, at grade 5 or above -including English and maths. Grade 6 in Computer Science (if taken), 6 in Maths

How you'll be assessed

Computer Systems (Component 01) 40% - Written Paper 2 hours 30 Minutes Algorithms and Programming (Component 02) 40% - Written Paper 2 hours 30 Minutes Programming Project (Component 03) 20% - Non-Exam Assessment (NEA)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressHam Street, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7HN