Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

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.