Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

This course will appeal to you if you are interested in understanding the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, and in being able to apply them to create software and solve problems. The course includes abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation. You will enjoy this course if you would like to develop: • an understanding of the organisation of computer systems, including software, hardware, data, communications and people. • the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of computer science, including programming, in a range of contexts to solve problems. • skills in project and time management • an understanding of the consequences of using computers, including social, legal, ethical and other issues. • an awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation of their potential impact on society. This qualification focuses on programming and emphasises the importance of computational thinking as a discipline. You will develop the skills to solve problems, design systems, and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. Computer science is a practical subject, where you can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems.