Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to the real world systems. It is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, and can look at the world through a digital prism University or full-time employment. It can lead to career opportunities within a wide variety of Computer Science fields including software engineering, systems analysis, web, app and game development, and hardware engineering and IT consultancy. At AS: At A2: C1: Computer Systems C1: (A2 Spec) C2: Algorithms and Programming C2: (A2 Spec) C3: Coding Project Theory supported by a large element of practical application. Some group or pair work will be required. Students will have access to a wide range of learning resources in the form of presentations, engaging activities, discussions, exam practice and videos.