Computer Architecture / Systems
Course summary
This course is designed to support students who wish to study Computing as a one-year course or for those wishing to study it as a full-time study programme and carry on with the Extended Diploma. The qualification carries UCAS tariff points and is equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels. Learners will develop a common core of Computing knowledge and study areas such as role of hardware and software, the way components of a system work together and how data in a system is used, website development using HTML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, system security, impact and use of social media and developing computer graphics. What you will study: Students are taught six units of which four are mandatory and two are external. Four mandatory units: • Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science – (Synoptic) • Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems • Unit 7: IT Systems Security and Encryption • Unit 8: Business Applications of Social Media Optional units: • Unit 10: Human-computer Interaction • Unit 11: Digital Graphics and Animation • Unit 14: Computer Games Development • Unit 15: Website Development
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Information Technologies | Grade L2M in Information Technologies | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based qualifications you might need the skills at Level 2 in order to enrol onto the Level 3.
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Assessment
Onscreen exams for the two mandatory units that are externally assessed. For the remaining units you are internally assessed by completing practical assignments and to showcase what you have learnt and accomplished you will build a digital portfolio of your work. You will also be able to take additional classes in Mathematics and English and gain separate qualifications in these subjects.
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