Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

This challenging specification encourages students to develop problem solving skills with an emphasis on computer programming algorithms and allows students to build on their mathematical skills to express computational laws and processes, e.g. Boolean algebra/logic. Students will then apply these academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems in an exciting and engaging manner. The majority of concepts taught in the course are based upon the Python programming language, however, you are not limited to a single language and in the past students have taken the opportunity to explore other language and develop their understanding. Prior experience of GCSE Computer Science is not essential but it will require effort on your part to build up your knowledge of the early concepts.