What will I learn? • The study of Computer Science at A level will enable you to learn about the design organisation and development of computer systems; • You will learn a good deal of technical background knowledge to support your study of computer systems; • The course is designed to encourage you to develop your problem solving skills and examine your solutions not only from an academic, but also an ethical or social point of view; • You will need to put the theory of designing computer systems into practice to produce projects for your coursework units • You will need to learn a programming language to complete your project. Most students use Python or Lua.
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, and have achieved at least a grade 5 in Computer Science at GCSE.
80% of the qualification is assessed at the end of Year 13 through two external examinations. 20% of the qualification is assessed through a programming project where students will develop a problem and then design and create a program to solve the problem they have identified.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Kingshill Road, Dursley, GL11 4BY |
What will I learn? • The study of Computer Science at A level will enable you to learn about the design organisation and development of computer systems; • You will learn a good deal of technical background knowledge to support your study of computer systems; • The course is designed to encourage you to develop your problem solving skills and examine your solutions not only from an academic, but also an ethical or social point of view; • You will need to put the theory of designing computer systems into practice to produce projects for your coursework units • You will need to learn a programming language to complete your project. Most students use Python or Lua.
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, and have achieved at least a grade 5 in Computer Science at GCSE.
80% of the qualification is assessed at the end of Year 13 through two external examinations. 20% of the qualification is assessed through a programming project where students will develop a problem and then design and create a program to solve the problem they have identified.