Computer Science is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. It is a practical subject that give opportunities to apply the academic principles learnt in the classroom to real-world systems. You will develop an understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including: abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation. You will lean to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so. You will develop the capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically, to see relationships between different aspects of computer science and apply your mathematical skills.
Students should be proficient and confident in Art and Design, have some understanding of practical working, and have a desire to contribute creatively. The following requirements also apply: Minimum APS: • 3 A Levels - 4.5 • 2 A Levels & 1 Vocational - 4 • 1 A Level & 2 Vocational - 3.8 Subject Specific: • 9-6 in Computer Science* • 9-4 in English Language or Literature • 9-6 in Maths • be willing to study the subject alongside A Level in Maths and/or other Science subject * students who didn’t take Computer Science as GCSE can apply, but will be subject to successful outcomes from the interview.
At the end of 2 years, there are 2 examinations and a centre-assessed project. Each exam is 2 hours 30 minutes long. Question types include both short and long response type, essay-style questions, programming and problem-solving tasks. • Paper 1: Computer Systems 40% • Paper 2: Algorithms and Programming 40% • NEA: Programming Project 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB |
Computer Science is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. It is a practical subject that give opportunities to apply the academic principles learnt in the classroom to real-world systems. You will develop an understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including: abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation. You will lean to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so. You will develop the capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically, to see relationships between different aspects of computer science and apply your mathematical skills.
Students should be proficient and confident in Art and Design, have some understanding of practical working, and have a desire to contribute creatively. The following requirements also apply: Minimum APS: • 3 A Levels - 4.5 • 2 A Levels & 1 Vocational - 4 • 1 A Level & 2 Vocational - 3.8 Subject Specific: • 9-6 in Computer Science* • 9-4 in English Language or Literature • 9-6 in Maths • be willing to study the subject alongside A Level in Maths and/or other Science subject * students who didn’t take Computer Science as GCSE can apply, but will be subject to successful outcomes from the interview.
At the end of 2 years, there are 2 examinations and a centre-assessed project. Each exam is 2 hours 30 minutes long. Question types include both short and long response type, essay-style questions, programming and problem-solving tasks. • Paper 1: Computer Systems 40% • Paper 2: Algorithms and Programming 40% • NEA: Programming Project 20%