Computer Science
Course summary
Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It is a creative subject that will develop your computational thinking and problem-solving skills, as you learn to design systems and understand the power and limits of human machine intelligence.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Computer Science | Grade 7 in Computer Science (if taken) | — |
ICT Systems and Principles | Grade L2D in ICT Systems and Principles (if taken) | — |
Computing | Grade 7 in Computing (if taken) | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs at grade 6, including grade 6 in English Language and Maths. Grade 9-6 or equivalent in GCSE Computing or ICT, or at least a merit in BTEC Computing or ICT
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Assessment
Component 1: Computer Systems (written exam – 40%) In this component, you will explore the characteristics of contemporary systems architecture: • Software and its development • Types of programming languages • Data types, representation and structure • Exchanging data and web technologies • Following algorithms • Using Boolean algebra • Legal, moral and ethical issues Component 2: Algorithms & Programming (written exam – 40%) This paper will be in two sections. Section A will focus on computational thinking: • Elements of computational thinking • Programming and problem solving • Pattern recognition, abstraction and decomposition • Standard algorithms Section B will consist of a scenario/task which will involve problem solving. Component 3: Programming Project (coursework – 20%) You will choose a user-driven problem to solve. Assessment will focus on your analysis of the problem, your design and implementation of the solution and your final evaluation.
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