Computer science is, above all else, relevant to the modern and changing world of computing. It is a practical subject where students can apply academic principles to real-world systems. It’s also an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. Learners will develop an ability to analyze, critically evaluate, and make decisions. This qualification aims to enable learners to develop: • An understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation; • The ability to analyze problems in computational terms through practical experience in solving such problems, including writing programs to do so; • The capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically; • The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science; • Mathematical skills.
A minimum of 5GCSEs (or equivalent) ‘good’ passes or better including either GCSE Maths or English. Grade 5 in Computing if taken, or 5 in Maths and English Literature or Language if not taken.
80% examined, 20% coursework. Computer systems: Written paper - 2 hours and 30 minutes (40% of total A Level). Algorithms and programming: Written paper - 2 hours and 30 minutes (40% of total A Level). Programming project: - non-exam assessment (20% of total A Level).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH |
Computer science is, above all else, relevant to the modern and changing world of computing. It is a practical subject where students can apply academic principles to real-world systems. It’s also an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. Learners will develop an ability to analyze, critically evaluate, and make decisions. This qualification aims to enable learners to develop: • An understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation; • The ability to analyze problems in computational terms through practical experience in solving such problems, including writing programs to do so; • The capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically; • The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science; • Mathematical skills.
A minimum of 5GCSEs (or equivalent) ‘good’ passes or better including either GCSE Maths or English. Grade 5 in Computing if taken, or 5 in Maths and English Literature or Language if not taken.
80% examined, 20% coursework. Computer systems: Written paper - 2 hours and 30 minutes (40% of total A Level). Algorithms and programming: Written paper - 2 hours and 30 minutes (40% of total A Level). Programming project: - non-exam assessment (20% of total A Level).