This exciting course will demystify the magic of computer systems’ hardware and software, providing you with a good understanding of the current issues facing computer scientists and the computing industry. You will be introduced to the internal workings of the central processing unit, learn how data is exchanged, find out how to create software, develop your knowledge of data types and explore legal and ethical issues. You will also develop your problem-solving and computational thinking skills, as well as the ability to develop algorithms to describe and solve problems. You will demonstrate your practical abilities through completing a programming project that is chosen by you.
In order to study an A Level programme, you will need to have achieved: • At least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 in one sitting. • An average GCSE score of 5 is preferred but not essential. • GCSE English and Maths at grade 5 is preferred. • Meet any subject-specific criteria. You will need a minimum grade 6 in GCSE Maths. You will need a strong interest in technology and the ability to use logical thinking to problem-solve.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St Peter's Street, Lowestoft, NR32 2NB |
This exciting course will demystify the magic of computer systems’ hardware and software, providing you with a good understanding of the current issues facing computer scientists and the computing industry. You will be introduced to the internal workings of the central processing unit, learn how data is exchanged, find out how to create software, develop your knowledge of data types and explore legal and ethical issues. You will also develop your problem-solving and computational thinking skills, as well as the ability to develop algorithms to describe and solve problems. You will demonstrate your practical abilities through completing a programming project that is chosen by you.
In order to study an A Level programme, you will need to have achieved: • At least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 in one sitting. • An average GCSE score of 5 is preferred but not essential. • GCSE English and Maths at grade 5 is preferred. • Meet any subject-specific criteria. You will need a minimum grade 6 in GCSE Maths. You will need a strong interest in technology and the ability to use logical thinking to problem-solve.