Course information
Computer Studies / Computing
Outwood Academy Valley - Nottinghamshire
01909475121
Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN
Course summary

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 a 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 learnt 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 honours or a joint honours 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

Entry requirements

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#.

How you'll be assessed

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

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressValley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN