Course information
Computer Studies / Computing
Woking College - Surrey
01483761036
Rydens Way, Woking, GU22 9DL
Course summary

The next decade will be the most exciting and significant of times for anyone involved in studying Computer Science. Computer Science is a relatively young subject, with many great problem solving challenges. Today, it stands at the crossroads of a revolution in thinking as technologies evolve and become part of our everyday lives. As part of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of programming, the theory of computation, data representation, computer architecture, data communication and networking. In the second year, you will have the opportunity to create a project for a real user. You will develop more generic skills including the ability to research and extract relevant information, revision techniques, teamwork and ability to present information concisely and coherently to different target audiences. More specialist skills you will develop include applying software engineering processes, solving problems using computer algorithms, computational thinking and the fundamentals of data communications and networking.

Entry requirements

Five grades 4-9 (or equivalent) including a grade 6 in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Coursework = 20% Examination = 80%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRydens Way, Woking, GU22 9DL