Year 1 Year 1 of the Computer Science course consists of two components; one on Computing principles and the other on algorithms and problem-solving. The component on Computing principles introduces the internal workings of the Central Processing Unit, the exchange of data and it also looks at the legal, moral, ethical, and cultural issues associated with digital technology. The algorithms and problem-solving component will build upon the knowledge and understanding gained in the Computing principles component and it will allow students to gain an understanding of the term ‘computational thinking’ and be able to use algorithms to describe problems. Year 2 Year 2 of the Computer Science course consists of two written examinations, both of which are 2 hours and 30 minutes long and have 140 marks available in each, as well as a programming project which involves students selecting a computing problem and completing a series of tasks in relation to this. COMPLEMENTARY SUBJECTS Computer Science combines with a range A Level subjects. The qualification will provide learners with a range of transferrable skills and has cross-curricular links with Maths, Science and Design Technology.
Each applicant must achieve at least five GCSE passes at grade 9 – 4. Each applicant must achieve at least four GCSE grade 5 passes.
Component One – Computer Systems – 40% of total A Level This component introduces the internal workings of the Central Processing Unit, the exchange of data and it will also look at legal, moral, ethical, and cultural issues associated with digital technology. The work that is carried out for this component will be used when devising the programming project for component three. Component Two – Algorithms and Programming – 40% of total A Level This component will build upon the knowledge and understanding gained in component one and students will gain an understanding of the term ‘computational thinking’ and be able to use algorithms to describe problems, as well as analyze a problem by identifying its component parts. Component Three – Non-exam assessment programming project – 20% of total A Level In this component, you will be expected to analyze, design, develop, test, evaluate, and document a program written in a suitable programming language. You will be applying the principles of computational thinking to a practical coding problem.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |
Year 1 Year 1 of the Computer Science course consists of two components; one on Computing principles and the other on algorithms and problem-solving. The component on Computing principles introduces the internal workings of the Central Processing Unit, the exchange of data and it also looks at the legal, moral, ethical, and cultural issues associated with digital technology. The algorithms and problem-solving component will build upon the knowledge and understanding gained in the Computing principles component and it will allow students to gain an understanding of the term ‘computational thinking’ and be able to use algorithms to describe problems. Year 2 Year 2 of the Computer Science course consists of two written examinations, both of which are 2 hours and 30 minutes long and have 140 marks available in each, as well as a programming project which involves students selecting a computing problem and completing a series of tasks in relation to this. COMPLEMENTARY SUBJECTS Computer Science combines with a range A Level subjects. The qualification will provide learners with a range of transferrable skills and has cross-curricular links with Maths, Science and Design Technology.
Each applicant must achieve at least five GCSE passes at grade 9 – 4. Each applicant must achieve at least four GCSE grade 5 passes.
Component One – Computer Systems – 40% of total A Level This component introduces the internal workings of the Central Processing Unit, the exchange of data and it will also look at legal, moral, ethical, and cultural issues associated with digital technology. The work that is carried out for this component will be used when devising the programming project for component three. Component Two – Algorithms and Programming – 40% of total A Level This component will build upon the knowledge and understanding gained in component one and students will gain an understanding of the term ‘computational thinking’ and be able to use algorithms to describe problems, as well as analyze a problem by identifying its component parts. Component Three – Non-exam assessment programming project – 20% of total A Level In this component, you will be expected to analyze, design, develop, test, evaluate, and document a program written in a suitable programming language. You will be applying the principles of computational thinking to a practical coding problem.