Computer Studies / Computing
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
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 8 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
Computer Science | Grade 7 in Computer Science | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
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.
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Assessment
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.
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