Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Subject content – A-Level Fundamentals of databases (A-Level Only) Big Data (A-Level Only) Fundamentals of functional programming (A-Level Only) Systematic approach to problem solving (A-Level Only) Non-exam assessment - the computing practical project (A-Level Only) A-Level Exams Paper 1 – 40% Is a Computer Based external exam, which will involve programming under exam conditions. Paper 2 – 40% Is a Written Exam where students will answer questions based on Computer Science Theory as described above. Non-Exam Assessment – 20% Solving a Practical problem in Computer Science using a Systematic approach. This will be assessed by your teacher.