The Computer Science course offers students a unique opportunity to apply theoretical principles to practical, real-world systems. This dynamic field fosters creativity and innovation, allowing learners to explore the natural world through a digital lens. Emphasising computational thinking, the curriculum equips students with essential skills for problem solving, system design, and an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of both human and machine intelligence. . Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/
Sixth Form Entry Requirements: 5 Grade 5s at GCSE including GCSE Mathematics – Grade 6 and GCSE Computer Science – Grade 6 (if studied). Please see specific subject requirements.
Paper 1 On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-level. Tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge. Paper 2 Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-level. This paper tests a student’s ability to answer questions from subject content. Non-exam assessment: 75 marks, 20% of A-level The non-exam assessment assesses student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS |
The Computer Science course offers students a unique opportunity to apply theoretical principles to practical, real-world systems. This dynamic field fosters creativity and innovation, allowing learners to explore the natural world through a digital lens. Emphasising computational thinking, the curriculum equips students with essential skills for problem solving, system design, and an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of both human and machine intelligence. . Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/
Sixth Form Entry Requirements: 5 Grade 5s at GCSE including GCSE Mathematics – Grade 6 and GCSE Computer Science – Grade 6 (if studied). Please see specific subject requirements.
Paper 1 On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-level. Tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge. Paper 2 Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-level. This paper tests a student’s ability to answer questions from subject content. Non-exam assessment: 75 marks, 20% of A-level The non-exam assessment assesses student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem.