Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

A Level Computer Science will allow you to develop your understanding of computing and also develop your programming skills. The theoretical aspects will cover networking, databases, how computers work, how we represent data inside a computer and issues around computing in the world today. Most of these theoretical aspects will be covered using practical examples and involve getting hands-on with the relevant technology. We will be programming in Python and look to cover the main constructs alongside developing problem solving skills. As part of the A-level you will be taught objectoriented programming (OOP) along with exposure to a wide variety of algorithms and techniques. As programming is a skill you will be expected to expose yourself to it outside of lesson time and there are many useful sites that can build up programming knowledge