OCR Computer Science will above all else be relevant to the modern and changing world of computing. Computer Science is a practical subject where learners can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems. It is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, that can look at the natural world through a digital prism. OCR’s Computer Science will value computational thinking, helping learners to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. Computer Science will encourage learners to be inspired, motivated and challenged by following a broad, coherent, practical, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. It will provide insight into, and experience of how computer science works, stimulating learners’ curiosity and encouraging them to engage with computer science in their everyday lives and to make informed choices about further study or career choices.
- Must have achieved at least a Grade 5 in Mathematics and English at GCSE. Having been taught Computer Science or at least ICT at GCSE is also desirable. - Students will need to achieve at least five GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
Component 1: Computer Systems 2 Hours 30 Minutes Written Exam - 40% Component 2: Algorithms and Programming 2 Hours 30 Minutes Written Exam - 40% Component 3: Programming Project 30 Hours Practical - 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, WV14 7BL |
OCR Computer Science will above all else be relevant to the modern and changing world of computing. Computer Science is a practical subject where learners can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems. It is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, that can look at the natural world through a digital prism. OCR’s Computer Science will value computational thinking, helping learners to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. Computer Science will encourage learners to be inspired, motivated and challenged by following a broad, coherent, practical, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. It will provide insight into, and experience of how computer science works, stimulating learners’ curiosity and encouraging them to engage with computer science in their everyday lives and to make informed choices about further study or career choices.
- Must have achieved at least a Grade 5 in Mathematics and English at GCSE. Having been taught Computer Science or at least ICT at GCSE is also desirable. - Students will need to achieve at least five GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
Component 1: Computer Systems 2 Hours 30 Minutes Written Exam - 40% Component 2: Algorithms and Programming 2 Hours 30 Minutes Written Exam - 40% Component 3: Programming Project 30 Hours Practical - 20%