Computer Studies / Computing
Malmesbury School - Wiltshire
01666829700
Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, SN16 0DF
Course summary

In Paper 1, students are assessed on practical programming skills using Python, as well as: - Fundamentals of programming; - Fundamentals of data structures; - Fundamentals of algorithms; and, - Theory of computation. In Paper 2, students will study: - Fundamentals of Data Representation; - Fundamentals of Computer Systems; - Fundamentals of Computer Organisation and Architecture; - Consequences of uses of computing; - Fundamentals of communication and networking; - Fundamentals of Databases; - Big Data; and, - Fundamentals of Functional Programming.

Entry requirements

- Grade 4 in English (Language or Literature) and 4 in Maths. - Grade 6 in the subjects you wish to study

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: On-screen exam to test student’s ability to program. Paper 2: Written exam on Computer Science theory.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCorn Gastons, Malmesbury, SN16 0DF