Course information
Computer Studies / Computing
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School - Rochdale
01616434009
Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2GL
Course summary

Computer Science is the study of computer technology, both hardware and software. Computer Science is a diverse field; the required skills are both applicable and in demand across practically every industry in today's technology-dependent world. There are many careers focused around Computer Science across all industries. The skills you learn in Computing can be applied to so many other areas and enable you to constantly evolve your professional life. Enable you to combine technical skills with managerial skills. Enable you to be creative, bringing something new to the appearance of a program, process or application, developing and improving its function, innovation goes a long way in this field. The increasing influence of globalization and developments in cross-continental communications has transformed the job market, with large businesses and corporations now able to relocate much of their development work to nations where the demand for skills can be met. Studying Computing and the logic of a variety of coding languages and processes enables you to advance the way that you think and relate to the world. Computing can take you down a number of different paths and many of these allow you to have a positive impact on lives in general. Computer technology is heavily connected to the medical field, education, entertainment, architecture, and even security, so the opportunity to ultimately use your computer studies to bring something good to people are vast.

Entry requirements

Five standard passes at GCSE (9-4) in five different subjects (only one BTEC will be considered), with at least one being GCSE English or GCSE Maths. A minimum of grade 5 in GCSE Maths plus a minimum of grade 4 in GCSE Computing (if studied).

How you'll be assessed

2 examinations: 40 % each. A programming project: 20%.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityRochdale
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2GL