Computer Studies / Computing
West Coventry Academy - Coventry
02476426200
Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PW
Course summary

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

Entry requirements

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.

How you'll be assessed

80% Examination 20% Coursework

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityCoventry
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PW