Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Computer Science is the forefront of the technology revolution. Software Developers, Game Developers, Application Designers, Online Banking. A-Level Computer science is the first step towards developing the relevant skills and experience to pursue a future career in the world of computing. From developing complex programs to understanding complex binary, learn and understand the language of computers. Also investigate the ethical, moral, legal, cultural and economic issues around the computing industry and how that impacts society, with discussions on AI, the laws around computing and the opportunities to research issues. The subject also provides the opportunity to experience more interactive ‘unplugged’ activities to develop a deeper understanding into computing concepts. Computer Science is about developing practical programming skills and theoretical knowledge of computers and programming during this course. Topics of study include programs, data structures, algorithms, logic, programming methodologies, computer architecture, communication, data representation, organisation and structure of data, programs, algorithms, and software applications. The subject also provides the opportunity to discuss, investigate, design, prototype, refine and implement, test and evaluate a computerised solution to a problem they have chosen.