Computer Studies / Computing
NCG - Newcastle upon Tyne
01912004000
Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA
Course summary

Computer Systems: • Structure and function of the processor and processor performance, Systems software, applications software and software development, Compression, encryption and hashing, Databases, Networks, Web technologies, Data types, Boolean algebra and data structures, Legal, moral, social, cultural and ethical issues. Algorithms and Programming. • Computational thinking, Problem-solving and programming, Standard algorithms. Programming Project. • Analysis, design, development, testing and evaluation of a suitable computer science project; developed using a range of technologies and an object-oriented, iterative approach.

Entry requirements

Students will need GCSE Maths at least grade 6. Other standard entry requirements apply.

How you'll be assessed

There will be two exams at the end of your second year: • Computer systems - 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A Level • Algorithms and programming - 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A Level You will also be assessed on the Programming Project - 20% of A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA