Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Computer Science is not about using computers; it is about controlling and shaping the digital world through programming. The core skills you need are to enjoy logic, reasoning and problem solving. We take you on a journey of the basics of computers and the fundamental ways in which they work so you gain a much deeper understanding to use on the technologies of the future. We follow the AQA Computer Science specification, during your studies you will concentrate on developing problem-solving approaches and the practical skills of programming which will give you an insight into how the computer works. We use Python as the main teaching language, but you will be introduced to a range of programming languages and techniques and explore technology developments such as Cloud computing, functional computing, and big data.