Computer Science is playing a rapidly-increasing role in finding solutions to real-world problems, particularly where large amounts of information are involved. A Level Computer Science divides learning into three sections: Computer Fundamentals, Programming Techniques and Logical Methods, and a Programming Project. A natural progression from GCSE Computer Science, it provides the perfect springboard for students looking at specialising in a computing-based career. You will study a range of theory topics including hardware, software, networks, system development life cycles, the legal framework and moral implications of computer use. You will also study the principles of designing algorithms and programming solutions. Through the design, development and testing of a programming solution to a problem you will have the opportunity to apply your learning creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. The course is intended to give you the scope to develop your interest in different aspects of computer science. The course is split into 14 areas: 1. Fundamentals of programming 2. Fundamentals of data structures 3. Fundamentals of algorithms 4. Theory of computation 5. Fundamentals of data representation 6. Fundamentals of computer systems 7. Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture 8. Consequences of uses of computing 9. Fundamentals of communication and networking 10. Fundamentals of databases 11. Big Data 12. Fundamentals of functional programming 13. Systematic approach to problem solving 14. Non-exam assessment - the computing practical project
• Five subjects at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. • Grade 6 or above in GCSE Computing and Mathematics.
The course is assessed through two written exam papers (80%) and one practical project (20%). Paper 1 tests your ability to program, as well as your theoretical knowledge of computer science from subject content 1-4 above and the skills required from section 13 above. On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes - You answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend python programs. They will be issued Preliminary Material and a Skeleton Program for use in the exam. Paper 2 tests your ability to answer questions from subject content 5-12 above. Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes - You will answer compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions. The non-exam assessment assesses student's ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. You will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, as shown in section 13 above.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Richmond Street, Halesowen, B63 4BB |
Computer Science is playing a rapidly-increasing role in finding solutions to real-world problems, particularly where large amounts of information are involved. A Level Computer Science divides learning into three sections: Computer Fundamentals, Programming Techniques and Logical Methods, and a Programming Project. A natural progression from GCSE Computer Science, it provides the perfect springboard for students looking at specialising in a computing-based career. You will study a range of theory topics including hardware, software, networks, system development life cycles, the legal framework and moral implications of computer use. You will also study the principles of designing algorithms and programming solutions. Through the design, development and testing of a programming solution to a problem you will have the opportunity to apply your learning creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. The course is intended to give you the scope to develop your interest in different aspects of computer science. The course is split into 14 areas: 1. Fundamentals of programming 2. Fundamentals of data structures 3. Fundamentals of algorithms 4. Theory of computation 5. Fundamentals of data representation 6. Fundamentals of computer systems 7. Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture 8. Consequences of uses of computing 9. Fundamentals of communication and networking 10. Fundamentals of databases 11. Big Data 12. Fundamentals of functional programming 13. Systematic approach to problem solving 14. Non-exam assessment - the computing practical project
• Five subjects at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. • Grade 6 or above in GCSE Computing and Mathematics.
The course is assessed through two written exam papers (80%) and one practical project (20%). Paper 1 tests your ability to program, as well as your theoretical knowledge of computer science from subject content 1-4 above and the skills required from section 13 above. On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes - You answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend python programs. They will be issued Preliminary Material and a Skeleton Program for use in the exam. Paper 2 tests your ability to answer questions from subject content 5-12 above. Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes - You will answer compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions. The non-exam assessment assesses student's ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. You will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, as shown in section 13 above.