Computer Science is the study of the principles and use of computers. Its study will make you question how the systems that you use in modern-day society work and encourage you to explore the concepts behind the technology you use and develop skills to become a creator of technology yourself. Computer Science offers significant challenges, this is because it is a subject that encourages technological progress and breaking new ground, but this is what makes it exciting! Can you apply the concepts, knowledge, and skills you have learned in a creative way that others haven’t thought of before? Can you identify an area of computer science that provides further technological development? Seems challenging – but you are going to love it! Computer Science will expand your mind! Computer Science is offered at most prestigious universities either as a single honors or a joint honor subject studied alongside other disciplines e.g. Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Games Design, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics & Computer Science, and Computer Forensics. The very fact that you have been able to study Computer Science will help your future application be they for colleges, universities, apprenticeships, or employment. Careers that the study of Computer Science supports include: • Secondary School Teacher • Database administrator • Software Developer • Web Application Developer • Computer Systems Analyst • Mobile App Developers • Information Security Analyst • Computer Network Architect • Software Tester • Network Manager Computer Science has a number of specialist teachers at both Portland and Valley who have experience teaching the course for a number of years now. You will have 3 hours a week of theory content and 2 hours a week of programming. Google Classroom is used extensively with computer science and all work will be completed using it. You will be set an independent flipped learning study task each week where you will be expected to research concepts and answer questions that will aid your understanding in theory lessons.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. Level 5 in GCSE Computer Science. If no GCSE in Computer Science, at least a level 6 in GCSE Mathematics and a working knowledge of a programming language, such as Python, Visual Basic or C#.
Component 01 - Computer Systems - Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (40% of A Level) Component 02 - Algorithms and Programming - Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (40% of A Level) Component 03 - Programming Project: 20% of A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF |
Computer Science is the study of the principles and use of computers. Its study will make you question how the systems that you use in modern-day society work and encourage you to explore the concepts behind the technology you use and develop skills to become a creator of technology yourself. Computer Science offers significant challenges, this is because it is a subject that encourages technological progress and breaking new ground, but this is what makes it exciting! Can you apply the concepts, knowledge, and skills you have learned in a creative way that others haven’t thought of before? Can you identify an area of computer science that provides further technological development? Seems challenging – but you are going to love it! Computer Science will expand your mind! Computer Science is offered at most prestigious universities either as a single honors or a joint honor subject studied alongside other disciplines e.g. Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Games Design, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics & Computer Science, and Computer Forensics. The very fact that you have been able to study Computer Science will help your future application be they for colleges, universities, apprenticeships, or employment. Careers that the study of Computer Science supports include: • Secondary School Teacher • Database administrator • Software Developer • Web Application Developer • Computer Systems Analyst • Mobile App Developers • Information Security Analyst • Computer Network Architect • Software Tester • Network Manager Computer Science has a number of specialist teachers at both Portland and Valley who have experience teaching the course for a number of years now. You will have 3 hours a week of theory content and 2 hours a week of programming. Google Classroom is used extensively with computer science and all work will be completed using it. You will be set an independent flipped learning study task each week where you will be expected to research concepts and answer questions that will aid your understanding in theory lessons.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. Level 5 in GCSE Computer Science. If no GCSE in Computer Science, at least a level 6 in GCSE Mathematics and a working knowledge of a programming language, such as Python, Visual Basic or C#.
Component 01 - Computer Systems - Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (40% of A Level) Component 02 - Algorithms and Programming - Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (40% of A Level) Component 03 - Programming Project: 20% of A Level