Computer Studies / Computing
Notre Dame School - Surrey
01932869990
Burwood House, Convent Lane, KT11 1HA
Course summary

Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It’s an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. For the two-year linear A Level you will study: • The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices. • Software and software development. • Exchanging data. • Data types, data structures and algorithms. • Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues. • Elements of computational thinking. • Problem solving and programming. • Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms.

Entry requirements

GCSEs in English and mathematics at Grade 6 or above.

How you'll be assessed

The course is assessed by two written exams worth 40% each and a programming project worth 20%.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£13,008 - £20,106
AddressBurwood House, Convent Lane, KT11 1HA