Computer Studies / Computing
Tavistock College - Devon
01822614231
Crowndale Road, Tavistock, PL19 8DD
Course summary

The course has 3 components: • Computer Systems: software and its development; types of programming language; data types, representation and structure; exchanging data and web technologies; following algorithms; using Boolean Algebra; legal, moral and ethical issues. • Algorithms & Programming: elements of computational thinking; programming & problem solving; pattern recognition, abstraction and decomposition; algorithm design and efficiency; standard algorithms. • Programming project: a user driven programming solution for a third party involving problem analysis, design of the solution, implementation, testing and evaluation of the final product.

Entry requirements

5 x 5-9 grades including a minimum grade 5 in Computing or Science GCSE, alongside grade 5 or above in Mathematics GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Two written examinations making up 80% of the qualification and a coursework task providing the final 20%. At A Level all assessments are carried out at the end of the two years.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityDevon
Ofsted RatingSerious Weaknesses
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCrowndale Road, Tavistock, PL19 8DD