In a modern society, Computing skills and the ability to code are some of the most highly sought after! Studying Computer Science at AS or A Level will challenge, excite and intrigue you, and will make you a dream candidate for many employers. The content is relevant, up-to-date and will form the basis of a successful future in Computer Science or a Business-based environment. • Fundamentals of programming • Fundamentals of data structures • Software development • Theory of computation • Fundamentals of data representation • Fundamentals of computer systems • Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture • Consequences of uses of computing • Fundamentals of communication and networking • Fundamentals of algorithms • Fundamentals of databases • Big data • Fundamentals of functional programming
Both internal and external pupils wishing to enter the sixth form will be expected to have met the same minimum academic entry requirements for the sixth form. This is a minimum of 3 GCSE grade 4s and grade 4 in English AND Maths. This course additionally requires grade 5 in English, grade 6 in Maths and grade 6 in Computer Science. Please note, that we may adjust our offer each year. Check the school's website for up-to-date courses.
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About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PW |
In a modern society, Computing skills and the ability to code are some of the most highly sought after! Studying Computer Science at AS or A Level will challenge, excite and intrigue you, and will make you a dream candidate for many employers. The content is relevant, up-to-date and will form the basis of a successful future in Computer Science or a Business-based environment. • Fundamentals of programming • Fundamentals of data structures • Software development • Theory of computation • Fundamentals of data representation • Fundamentals of computer systems • Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture • Consequences of uses of computing • Fundamentals of communication and networking • Fundamentals of algorithms • Fundamentals of databases • Big data • Fundamentals of functional programming
Both internal and external pupils wishing to enter the sixth form will be expected to have met the same minimum academic entry requirements for the sixth form. This is a minimum of 3 GCSE grade 4s and grade 4 in English AND Maths. This course additionally requires grade 5 in English, grade 6 in Maths and grade 6 in Computer Science. Please note, that we may adjust our offer each year. Check the school's website for up-to-date courses.
80% Examination 20% Coursework