Computer Science is a practical subject where students apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It’s a creative subject that combines invention and excitement that can look at the natural world through a digital prism. The course aims to enable learners to develop an understanding of and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science. It will give students the opportunity to learn computational thinking, helping develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence.
Traditionally Computer Science students often study a combination of Science or Mathematics. Although this isn’t always the case, we see a range of transferable skills between the subjects. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are vital when developing complex algorithms.
All course content is examined at the end of the two-year course. The assessment consists of three components, two of which are externally marked question papers and the other a coursework project which has an emphasis on coding and programming. Paper 1: Computer Systems. 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of final marks. Paper 2: Algorithms and Programming. 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of final marks. Coursework: Programming Project. 20% of final marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,500 - £20,430 |
| Address | Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PH |
Computer Science is a practical subject where students apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It’s a creative subject that combines invention and excitement that can look at the natural world through a digital prism. The course aims to enable learners to develop an understanding of and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science. It will give students the opportunity to learn computational thinking, helping develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence.
Traditionally Computer Science students often study a combination of Science or Mathematics. Although this isn’t always the case, we see a range of transferable skills between the subjects. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are vital when developing complex algorithms.
All course content is examined at the end of the two-year course. The assessment consists of three components, two of which are externally marked question papers and the other a coursework project which has an emphasis on coding and programming. Paper 1: Computer Systems. 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of final marks. Paper 2: Algorithms and Programming. 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of final marks. Coursework: Programming Project. 20% of final marks.