The course delivers an in-depth understanding of computation and the ability to simulate a wide variety of scenarios through the use of algorithms and programming such as decision making, the logic of computer games and searching and sorting data. In the second year of the course pupils will have the opportunity to put this into practice when they create their own software or perform an investigation into a certain area of computing such as 3D rendering, data processing or mathematical simulation.
Whilst a GCSE in Computer Science is not a requirement, pupils should have a high level of IT competency, a firm grounding in Mathematics and at least some experience of computer programming to give them the best possible chance of success in this course.
The qualification is examined in the form of two papers: “Computer Systems” and “Algorithms and Programming” as well as a programming project that places a huge emphasis on coding software from scratch; independently researching, designing, developing and testing the end product.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | �9,942 - �13,707 |
| Address | Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 0QP |
The course delivers an in-depth understanding of computation and the ability to simulate a wide variety of scenarios through the use of algorithms and programming such as decision making, the logic of computer games and searching and sorting data. In the second year of the course pupils will have the opportunity to put this into practice when they create their own software or perform an investigation into a certain area of computing such as 3D rendering, data processing or mathematical simulation.
Whilst a GCSE in Computer Science is not a requirement, pupils should have a high level of IT competency, a firm grounding in Mathematics and at least some experience of computer programming to give them the best possible chance of success in this course.
The qualification is examined in the form of two papers: “Computer Systems” and “Algorithms and Programming” as well as a programming project that places a huge emphasis on coding software from scratch; independently researching, designing, developing and testing the end product.