Computer Science is a discipline that requires thinking both in abstract and in concrete terms. On a higher level, computer science is concerned with problem-solving: modeling and analyzing problems, designing solutions, and implementing them. Problem-solving requires precision, creativity, and careful reasoning. In AS and A level Computer Science, students learn the principles of computation and algorithms, computer programming, machine data representation, computer systems (hardware and software), computer organisation and architecture, communications and networking, databases and the consequences of using computing. Computer Science has strong connections to many other disciplines. Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, and Economics combine well with Computer Science. Students who wish to study for a Computer Science degree should consider combining it with A-level mathematics as this is a pre-requisite at many universities. A good grade in Computer Science at A level is valued by universities and employers since it requires the development of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. This course also lays an appropriate foundation for further study of Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related subjects in higher education. Many problems in the sciences, engineering, health care, business, and other areas can be solved effectively with computers, but finding a solution requires both computer science expertise and knowledge of the particular application domain.
Entry level requirement of five grade 5's at GCSE.
You will complete 2 exams which account for 80% of the marks overall, and a project, which is weighted at 20%. You do not need to have studied GCSE Computer Science to do this course as we start from a base level assuming no knowledge.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5HD |
Computer Science is a discipline that requires thinking both in abstract and in concrete terms. On a higher level, computer science is concerned with problem-solving: modeling and analyzing problems, designing solutions, and implementing them. Problem-solving requires precision, creativity, and careful reasoning. In AS and A level Computer Science, students learn the principles of computation and algorithms, computer programming, machine data representation, computer systems (hardware and software), computer organisation and architecture, communications and networking, databases and the consequences of using computing. Computer Science has strong connections to many other disciplines. Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, and Economics combine well with Computer Science. Students who wish to study for a Computer Science degree should consider combining it with A-level mathematics as this is a pre-requisite at many universities. A good grade in Computer Science at A level is valued by universities and employers since it requires the development of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. This course also lays an appropriate foundation for further study of Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related subjects in higher education. Many problems in the sciences, engineering, health care, business, and other areas can be solved effectively with computers, but finding a solution requires both computer science expertise and knowledge of the particular application domain.
Entry level requirement of five grade 5's at GCSE.
You will complete 2 exams which account for 80% of the marks overall, and a project, which is weighted at 20%. You do not need to have studied GCSE Computer Science to do this course as we start from a base level assuming no knowledge.