In A level Computer Science, you will learn the principles of computation and algorithms in theoretical and practical contexts, and study topics including: - systems architecture from machine code to networks - software and programming from coding to communications - databases as big data as well as the backdrop behind social media - hardware/computer design and the use of information technology in society As well as the written papers, there is coursework project which tests your ability to solve or investigate a practical problem or even design an app, learning as part of the process the software engineering skills that underlie computer game development.
The key requirements for success in A level Computer Science are the skills of analytical thinking and problem solving. The course requires the ability to think in both abstract and concrete terms, breaking larger tasks into smaller units to understand their structure. Whilst (I)GCSE Computer Science is not essential for the course, some familiarity with coding is (you will be required to write programs in Python and have options to develop software using other languages). The most successful A level computer scientists typically have a grade 8 or better in IGCSE Mathematics and a grade 7 in Mathematics should be seen as the minimum grade for contemplating this course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £47,535 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £38,367 |
| Address | Godalming, GU7 2DX |
In A level Computer Science, you will learn the principles of computation and algorithms in theoretical and practical contexts, and study topics including: - systems architecture from machine code to networks - software and programming from coding to communications - databases as big data as well as the backdrop behind social media - hardware/computer design and the use of information technology in society As well as the written papers, there is coursework project which tests your ability to solve or investigate a practical problem or even design an app, learning as part of the process the software engineering skills that underlie computer game development.
The key requirements for success in A level Computer Science are the skills of analytical thinking and problem solving. The course requires the ability to think in both abstract and concrete terms, breaking larger tasks into smaller units to understand their structure. Whilst (I)GCSE Computer Science is not essential for the course, some familiarity with coding is (you will be required to write programs in Python and have options to develop software using other languages). The most successful A level computer scientists typically have a grade 8 or better in IGCSE Mathematics and a grade 7 in Mathematics should be seen as the minimum grade for contemplating this course.