Computer Science is suitable for students wishing to follow a career in a range of science based subjects, including Computer Science and Engineering. It is also suitable for a future in business, Medicine or Law. You can expect to: • Engage in problem solving, write and use algorithms. • Learn to write and test programs. • Learn about hardware and software, networks and the Internet. • Understand the ways in which data is represented in a computer system. • Understand the ethical and legal constraints when using computer systems. • Use relational databases. • Understand the system development lifecycle and the needs of a real end user.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Computer Science (Grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths if GCSE Computer Science is not studied). Evidence of an interest in computer programming and problem solving. Eight GCSEs: 4 GCSEs graded at 5 and 4 GCSEs graded at 6 or above English: Grade 5 or above in either Language or Literature Maths: Grade 5 or above Genuine interest in chosen A level subjects
2 1/2 hour on-screen exam – 40% of A Level. 2 1/2 hour written paper – 40% of A Level. Non-exam assessment – 20% of A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Clifton Road, Rugby, CV21 3AG |
Computer Science is suitable for students wishing to follow a career in a range of science based subjects, including Computer Science and Engineering. It is also suitable for a future in business, Medicine or Law. You can expect to: • Engage in problem solving, write and use algorithms. • Learn to write and test programs. • Learn about hardware and software, networks and the Internet. • Understand the ways in which data is represented in a computer system. • Understand the ethical and legal constraints when using computer systems. • Use relational databases. • Understand the system development lifecycle and the needs of a real end user.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Computer Science (Grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths if GCSE Computer Science is not studied). Evidence of an interest in computer programming and problem solving. Eight GCSEs: 4 GCSEs graded at 5 and 4 GCSEs graded at 6 or above English: Grade 5 or above in either Language or Literature Maths: Grade 5 or above Genuine interest in chosen A level subjects
2 1/2 hour on-screen exam – 40% of A Level. 2 1/2 hour written paper – 40% of A Level. Non-exam assessment – 20% of A Level.