Course information
Computer Studies / Computing
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls - Sutton
02086422025
Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS
Course summary

What will I study? 1. Fundamentals of programming (Fundamentals of data structures) 2. Systematic approach to problem solving 3. Theory of computation 4. Fundamentals of data representation 5. Fundamentals of computer systems 6. Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture 7. Consequences of uses of computing 8. Fundamentals of communication and networking

Entry requirements

At least eight GCSEs grades 9-4 Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 7 in GCSE Computer Science. All students must also have achieved a GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: This paper tests a student's ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from subject content 1-9 above.On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of A-level Paper 2: This paper tests a student's ability to answer questions from subject content 5-9 above.Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes.40% of A-level Paper 3 Non-exam assessment: Assessed 75 marks 20% of A-level Programming Project-Coursework The non-exam assessment assesses a student's ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthoritySutton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressShorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS