Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Computing? A little bit geeky? Yes. A little bit difficult? Yes. Undeniably cool? Oh yes. If you are constantly asking “What happens if I change this?” and “How does it work?” questions when you are supposed to be typing up your GCSE homework, then A Level Computer Science may be the perfect choice for you. You’ll learn all about the hardware and software that make up a typical computer system and what goes on inside those chips and circuit boards. You’ll learn how to design and write real computer programs, create apps to run on your smartphones and tablets, and discover how to spot errors in all those dodgy freeware games you insist on running on your laptop. Even better, you’ll learn all about the latest cutting-edge technology and possibly be inspired to become the next Charles Babbage or Grace Hopper.