A-Level Computer Science qualification splits learning into three sections: Computer Fundamentals, Programming Techniques and Logical Methods, and a Programming Project. A natural progression from GCSE (9-1) Computer Science, it provides the perfect springboard for students looking at studying Computer Science at university or specialising in a computing-based career. Within the course, students study a range of theory topics, which include the principles and understanding linked to programming, subjects such as hardware and software, networks, systems development life cycles and implications of computer use. Students will predominately program using Python. However, if they wish to use a different language, this will be welcome.
Joining the Sixth Form is by interview and on the basis of academic achievement at GCSE. Applicants are invited to interview following a report from their current school indicating their predicted GCSE grades. The likely offer made, following a successful interview, will be conditional on a minimum of 5 A / 7 grades, with A / 7 grades in the subjects to be taken in the Sixth Form.
The course has three assessed elements for the final A-Level: • Component 1 – Computer Systems: This is a written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes and is worth 40% of the total mark. • Component 2 – Algorithms and programming: This is a written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes and is worth 40% of the total mark. • Component 3 – Programming Project: An independent development project called the Non-examined assessment for the other 20% of the qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £18,825 |
| Address | Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED |
A-Level Computer Science qualification splits learning into three sections: Computer Fundamentals, Programming Techniques and Logical Methods, and a Programming Project. A natural progression from GCSE (9-1) Computer Science, it provides the perfect springboard for students looking at studying Computer Science at university or specialising in a computing-based career. Within the course, students study a range of theory topics, which include the principles and understanding linked to programming, subjects such as hardware and software, networks, systems development life cycles and implications of computer use. Students will predominately program using Python. However, if they wish to use a different language, this will be welcome.
Joining the Sixth Form is by interview and on the basis of academic achievement at GCSE. Applicants are invited to interview following a report from their current school indicating their predicted GCSE grades. The likely offer made, following a successful interview, will be conditional on a minimum of 5 A / 7 grades, with A / 7 grades in the subjects to be taken in the Sixth Form.
The course has three assessed elements for the final A-Level: • Component 1 – Computer Systems: This is a written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes and is worth 40% of the total mark. • Component 2 – Algorithms and programming: This is a written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes and is worth 40% of the total mark. • Component 3 – Programming Project: An independent development project called the Non-examined assessment for the other 20% of the qualification.