If you enjoy solving problems and have a mathematical and logical brain, an A-level in computer science may be the course for you. Learning the fundamentals of computation and algorithms, from computer programming to networking and databases, computer science is a challenging and fast-paced subject. Students will learn a range of skills and be provided with access to the tools required to do so. The course is based fundamentally on problem-solving and solution development, breaking down a big problem into individual programmable steps. Providing the basis for the promotion of good programming practices such as avoiding global variables, sensible variable naming, structured programming, positive recycling of code through procedures and functions as well as proper commenting of code. Higher-level concepts such as the social and legal impact and implications of computers are also covered on the course.
Students wishing to study computer science will need at least 8 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including mathematics at grade 7 and preferably a modern language at grade 6 or above.
Exams take place in the summer of the second year of the course, consisting of two exam papers each worth 40% of marks, plus a non-exam assessment which takes place over approximately 12 weeks, worth the remaining 20%. The non-exam assessment involves students deciding their own project which will involve creating a program to solve a problem, such as writing a computer game, making a mobile phone app or an investigation into machine learning.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,514 - £38,490 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £18,975 - £20,538 |
| Address | Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JH |
If you enjoy solving problems and have a mathematical and logical brain, an A-level in computer science may be the course for you. Learning the fundamentals of computation and algorithms, from computer programming to networking and databases, computer science is a challenging and fast-paced subject. Students will learn a range of skills and be provided with access to the tools required to do so. The course is based fundamentally on problem-solving and solution development, breaking down a big problem into individual programmable steps. Providing the basis for the promotion of good programming practices such as avoiding global variables, sensible variable naming, structured programming, positive recycling of code through procedures and functions as well as proper commenting of code. Higher-level concepts such as the social and legal impact and implications of computers are also covered on the course.
Students wishing to study computer science will need at least 8 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including mathematics at grade 7 and preferably a modern language at grade 6 or above.
Exams take place in the summer of the second year of the course, consisting of two exam papers each worth 40% of marks, plus a non-exam assessment which takes place over approximately 12 weeks, worth the remaining 20%. The non-exam assessment involves students deciding their own project which will involve creating a program to solve a problem, such as writing a computer game, making a mobile phone app or an investigation into machine learning.