What is A Level Computer Science? This demanding course follows on from GCSE Computer Science, looking at how computers, networks and Internet-based technologies work. The emphasis is on computational thinking. Despite lots of theory to cover, where possible the course is delivered as a practical ‘hands-on’ approach. Why AQA Computer Science? AQA Computer Science enables practical programming as a core. By creating Windows programs, Android apps and dynamic websites which you can log in to, students learn many of the concepts in a framework of practical problem solving. As well as extending the learning at GCSE level developing simple playable computer games and apps, students learn different forms of programming and at A2 students can choose between mobile phone app development, advanced data-driven web design and more complex development projects. There is an option to choose between Java, HTML 5 / Javascript, SQL, C++ or C# in Year 13 or instead further extend VB programming capability Who is suited to do this course? This course relates strongly to Science and Maths. Students who are good at these subjects will find that they pick up the programming rapidly and are motivated by the problem solving aspects. You will need to become a strong and independent programmer to be successful in this course. What is covered on this course? On this course students become competent problem solvers, engineers and programmers. These skills aretransferable across a wide range of careers, as well as being applicable to jobs in science or technology, professional web design, database administration, software development and network management. Computer Science A Level is a qualification highly regarded by universities and an excellent preparation for a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) based degree course. Object Oriented Programming using VB, database programming using SQL and functional programming using Haskell will all be covered, along with theory on data structures, algorithms and efficiency, data representation, communications, networking, database design and systems architecture. In addition, students will examine how to systematically solve problems, and look at a variety of computing theories.
GCSE average of 5 Minimum Grade 6 at Maths and Grade 6 at Computer Science GCSE
Coursework 20% Examination 80%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Grove, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ |
What is A Level Computer Science? This demanding course follows on from GCSE Computer Science, looking at how computers, networks and Internet-based technologies work. The emphasis is on computational thinking. Despite lots of theory to cover, where possible the course is delivered as a practical ‘hands-on’ approach. Why AQA Computer Science? AQA Computer Science enables practical programming as a core. By creating Windows programs, Android apps and dynamic websites which you can log in to, students learn many of the concepts in a framework of practical problem solving. As well as extending the learning at GCSE level developing simple playable computer games and apps, students learn different forms of programming and at A2 students can choose between mobile phone app development, advanced data-driven web design and more complex development projects. There is an option to choose between Java, HTML 5 / Javascript, SQL, C++ or C# in Year 13 or instead further extend VB programming capability Who is suited to do this course? This course relates strongly to Science and Maths. Students who are good at these subjects will find that they pick up the programming rapidly and are motivated by the problem solving aspects. You will need to become a strong and independent programmer to be successful in this course. What is covered on this course? On this course students become competent problem solvers, engineers and programmers. These skills aretransferable across a wide range of careers, as well as being applicable to jobs in science or technology, professional web design, database administration, software development and network management. Computer Science A Level is a qualification highly regarded by universities and an excellent preparation for a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) based degree course. Object Oriented Programming using VB, database programming using SQL and functional programming using Haskell will all be covered, along with theory on data structures, algorithms and efficiency, data representation, communications, networking, database design and systems architecture. In addition, students will examine how to systematically solve problems, and look at a variety of computing theories.
GCSE average of 5 Minimum Grade 6 at Maths and Grade 6 at Computer Science GCSE
Coursework 20% Examination 80%