Computerisation is governing increasing parts of our daily lives. Through this practical subject, you will apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, problem solving and programming, and it will encourage you to look at the natural world through a digital prism. You will start by learning the fundamentals of computer science: the internal working of the central processing unit, how data is exchanged, software development, different data types and legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues associated with the subject. Then in the second year, you will study computational thinking, how computers and programs can be used to solve problems and how to produce algorithms in order to describe and solve problems. We use a variety of teaching methods including practical programming activities, presentations, field and university trips and - through scaffolded tasks - you will develop a mastery of the subject which will culminate in a software project that you will define, design, develop and test.
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 5, including English and Maths, and at least grade 7 in the A Level subjects to be studied, or equivalent subjects.
Two written exams at the end of the course plus a programming assignment in Year 13, where you will apply the principles of computational thinking to a practical coding programming task of your choice.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £10,287 - £19,050; Boarding £33,300 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Embley Park, Romsey, SO51 6ZE |
Computerisation is governing increasing parts of our daily lives. Through this practical subject, you will apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, problem solving and programming, and it will encourage you to look at the natural world through a digital prism. You will start by learning the fundamentals of computer science: the internal working of the central processing unit, how data is exchanged, software development, different data types and legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues associated with the subject. Then in the second year, you will study computational thinking, how computers and programs can be used to solve problems and how to produce algorithms in order to describe and solve problems. We use a variety of teaching methods including practical programming activities, presentations, field and university trips and - through scaffolded tasks - you will develop a mastery of the subject which will culminate in a software project that you will define, design, develop and test.
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 5, including English and Maths, and at least grade 7 in the A Level subjects to be studied, or equivalent subjects.
Two written exams at the end of the course plus a programming assignment in Year 13, where you will apply the principles of computational thinking to a practical coding programming task of your choice.