Computer Studies / Computing
Course summary
Our A Level Computer Science qualification helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. Classroom learning is transferred into creating real-world systems through the creation of an independent programming project.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Computer Science | Grade 6 in Computer Science | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
5 or more GCSE passes (grades 9-5) For A level courses, a level 6 or above is required in the subject to be studied (for example, to be able to study A level History, a 6 or more must be achieved at GCSE) If studying a new A level course (for example Psychology or Sociology) GCSE subjects such as English Maths and Science at level 6 may be required. Please note that English and Maths GCSE must be taken if a level 4 has not been achieved.
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Assessment
Computer systems (01) - 2 hours 30 mins (40%) The internal workings of the (CPU), data exchange, software development, data types and legal and ethical issues. The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices Types of software and the different methodologies used to develop software Data exchange between different systems Data types, data structures and algorithms Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues. Algorithms and programming (02) - 2 hours 30 mins (40%) Using computational thinking to solve problems. What is meant by computational thinking (thinking abstractly, thinking ahead, thinking procedurally etc.) Problem solving and programming – how computers and programs can be used to solve problems Algorithms and how they can be used to describe and solve problems. Component 03: Programming project Students are expected to apply the principles of computational thinking to a practical coding programming project. They will analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in a suitable programming language. The project is designed to be independently chosen by the student and provides them with the flexibility to investigate projects within the diverse field of computer science. We support a wide and diverse range of languages.
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