Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

A Level of Computer Science provides the perfect opportunity to gain a valuable head start in the ever-changing world of Computer Science. Computer Science consistently produces outstanding results and gives students an all-around appreciation of the importance of critical thinking and working around problems to achieve a solution, all valuable attributes when applying to university or indeed in later life. Students will follow the OCR Computer Science specification. In the Lower Sixth students have the opportunity to learn not only the core principles of Computer Science but also the chance to gain practical programming experience. Students cover a variety of subjects, ranging from the fundamentals of logic and critical thinking, to how computers perform tasks and how messages are sent around the internet.