The A Level Computer Science course at Middlesbrough College Sixth Form is not about learning to use tools or software; rather the focus is on training in a programming language, computational thinking and problem solving with 50% of the course involving practical programming. Year 1 – tests your ability to program as well as the theoretical knowledge from the topics listed below. The unit's main focus is on designing, writing, and testing programs in C# Programming Data structures Algorithms Theory of Computation Year 2: Data representation Computer systems Computer organization and architecture Communication & Networking Database and Big Data, Functional Programming Consequences of Uses of Computing This is a 2-year course studied from September – June.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including GCSE English Language. GCSE Mathematics at least Grade 6.
A Level: Two exams at the end of the second year, one is an on-screen exam. The Non-Examined Assessment (coursework) is worth 20% of the overall A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Middlehaven, Dock Street, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AD |
The A Level Computer Science course at Middlesbrough College Sixth Form is not about learning to use tools or software; rather the focus is on training in a programming language, computational thinking and problem solving with 50% of the course involving practical programming. Year 1 – tests your ability to program as well as the theoretical knowledge from the topics listed below. The unit's main focus is on designing, writing, and testing programs in C# Programming Data structures Algorithms Theory of Computation Year 2: Data representation Computer systems Computer organization and architecture Communication & Networking Database and Big Data, Functional Programming Consequences of Uses of Computing This is a 2-year course studied from September – June.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including GCSE English Language. GCSE Mathematics at least Grade 6.
A Level: Two exams at the end of the second year, one is an on-screen exam. The Non-Examined Assessment (coursework) is worth 20% of the overall A Level.