Computer Studies / Computing

Entry Requirements

Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs in grades 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme. Computer Science requires pupils to be able to think both creatively and logically. Good mathematics ability, strong problem-solving skills and the discipline to plan carefully would be an advantage and the latter two will be developed during the course. Pupils should already be familiar with at least one text-based programming language and ideally will enjoy programming in their spare time. As an alternative to the two-year A Level course, this subject can be taken as a one-year course terminating in an internal assessment at the end of the Lower Sixth.