Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

The assessment for the linear A Level Computer Science course is based on two exams at the end of the second year. These synoptic exams comprehensively cover the material studied over the two-year duration. The first exam is an on-screen assessment that challenges your programming skills, while the second is paper-based. Each exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and contributes 40% to your final A Level grade. The remaining 20% is derived from an individual coursework project, which entails researching, designing, programming, and testing a software solution to address a practical problem of your own choosing.