Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Computers are increasingly becoming an integral part of every business. Mobile apps and the internet continue to transform the way we work, play and communicate. An understanding of computer science not only trains you to think logically but prepares you for the future. Computer science A-level is suitable for anyone with an interest in current and future technology. The course content covers programming, data structures, problem-solving, theory of computation, data representation, computer systems, computer architecture, legal and ethical consequences of computing, communications, networking, databases and ‘big data’. GCSE computer science is not a prerequisite for the course.