Course information
Computer Science
The Burgate School and Sixth Form - Hampshire
01425652039
Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ
Course summary

The two year Linear A level course is intended to give you the scope to develop your interest in different aspects of Computing and IT such as mobile communications, games, networking, online services and neural networking which are currently at the forefront of development. The course in Computer Science is both theory based and practical and you will learn about computer systems i.e. hardware, software, types of programming language, data and web technologies as well as legal, moral and ethical issues. You will be assessed by two terminal examinations, each worth 40% and a coursework unit (worth 20%) in which you will design, analyse and solve a computing project. WHY THIS COURSE? Varied course – Interesting and challenging content – Small classes – Mixture of practical and theoretical concepts – Gain practical programming knowledge in real life contexts – Learn the basis of all modern technology.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 GCSE Maths or Computer Science or Information Technology qualification

How you'll be assessed

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About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSalisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ