Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

This course is for students with an interest in how computers and computer systems work, how they are constructed and programmed. You'll need to have studied ICT or computing at GCSE to move on to onto it. You might be choosing computer science because you're headed for a computing career, though thinking computationally (logically, using reasoning, breaking complicated things down and being able to express instructions precisely) is a skill that can be used in a wide range of other careers too. To study Computer Science A level, you'll need a keen interest in computers and good technical, mathematical and problem solving skills. Computer Science particularly complements subjects such as Science and Maths. You'll learn through a combination of practical hands on experience and theoretical classroom-based learning. There will be the opportunity to take part in computing visits, events and competitions. There will be talks from computer science professionals and visits to industry and university computer science departments.