Computer Studies / Computing
Kenton School - Newcastle upon Tyne
01912142200
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU
Course summary

Why study this course? This course will help you to understand the foundations of how computer systems function and how to create solutions to problems posed to you. What interests should you have? You should be interested in problem-solving and in watching an industry develop right in front of you. What will the course cover? • Programming skills along with knowledge of the standard searching/sorting/route-finding algorithms and data structures. • Theory topics include hardware, software networking, databases, and data representation.

Entry requirements

The minimum course entry requirement to follow a Level 3 programme is five 9-4 GCSEs. Grade 5 in Computing 5 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 - Computer Systems (40%) Paper 2 - Programming and Algorithms (40%) NEA - Programming Project (20%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDrayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU