Our course encourages learners to develop: ▪ An understanding of, and the ability to apply, the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation ▪ The ability to analyze problems in computational terms through practical experience in solving such problems, including writing programs to do so ▪ The capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically, and critically ▪ Mathematical skills ▪ The ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal, and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology. It is an exciting time to be a computer scientist! We are living amid a revolution powered by computers. This revolution has invaded all aspects of society. It is a communication revolution, a transportation revolution, a medical revolution, an entertainment revolution. Computer science links to an endless career list. The Computing specification has been designed to prepare students who wish to go on to degree-level courses (e.g. Computer Science, Networking, Engineering, Games Design, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Computer Programming, Web Development, etc) or into employment where the ability to program or enhanced knowledge of computer systems would be beneficial. Computing jobs are among the highest paid and computer programming jobs are growing 2X the national average. Computing is very often associated with innovation, and developments in computing tend to drive it. This, in turn, is the key to national competitiveness. Wyedean School is part of the NCSC Cyber School Hub for Computer Science, this opens up many opportunities to students in the field of Cyber Security.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Plus a grade 4 in the relevant subject area. You will find success in Computing if you have one or more of the following: at least a 4 in GCSE Computer Science and GCSE Mathematics.
4 units of work: Unit 1 Principles of Computer Science - Externally Assessed as written exam paper in Year 13. Unit 2 Fundamentals of Computer Systems - Externally Assessed as written exam paper in Year 12. Unit 7 IT Systems Security and Encryption - Internally assessed as a coursework piece in Year 12. Unit 11 Digital Graphics and Animation - Internally assessed as a coursework piece in Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AA |
Our course encourages learners to develop: ▪ An understanding of, and the ability to apply, the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation ▪ The ability to analyze problems in computational terms through practical experience in solving such problems, including writing programs to do so ▪ The capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically, and critically ▪ Mathematical skills ▪ The ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal, and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology. It is an exciting time to be a computer scientist! We are living amid a revolution powered by computers. This revolution has invaded all aspects of society. It is a communication revolution, a transportation revolution, a medical revolution, an entertainment revolution. Computer science links to an endless career list. The Computing specification has been designed to prepare students who wish to go on to degree-level courses (e.g. Computer Science, Networking, Engineering, Games Design, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Computer Programming, Web Development, etc) or into employment where the ability to program or enhanced knowledge of computer systems would be beneficial. Computing jobs are among the highest paid and computer programming jobs are growing 2X the national average. Computing is very often associated with innovation, and developments in computing tend to drive it. This, in turn, is the key to national competitiveness. Wyedean School is part of the NCSC Cyber School Hub for Computer Science, this opens up many opportunities to students in the field of Cyber Security.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Plus a grade 4 in the relevant subject area. You will find success in Computing if you have one or more of the following: at least a 4 in GCSE Computer Science and GCSE Mathematics.
4 units of work: Unit 1 Principles of Computer Science - Externally Assessed as written exam paper in Year 13. Unit 2 Fundamentals of Computer Systems - Externally Assessed as written exam paper in Year 12. Unit 7 IT Systems Security and Encryption - Internally assessed as a coursework piece in Year 12. Unit 11 Digital Graphics and Animation - Internally assessed as a coursework piece in Year 13.