Computer Studies / Computing
Okehampton College - Devon
01837650910
Mill Road, Okehampton, EX20 1PW
Course summary

A-Level Computer Science qualification helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. Classroom learning is transferred into creating real-world systems through the creation of an independent programming project. Our A-Level will develop the student’s technical understanding and their ability to analyze and solve problems using computational thinking. The process to university to study a degree in computer science to follow a career such as a business analyst, database administrator, games developer, IT consultant, programmer, SEO specialist, web designer, and more. This course is also well thought of by employers for students wanting to go straight into employment or apprenticeships. Computer Symptoms • The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output, and storage devices • Software and software development • Exchanging data • Data types, data structures, and algorithms • Legal, moral, ethical, and cultural issues Algorithms and Programming • Elements of computational thinking • Problem-solving and Programming • Algorithms Programming Project Students will choose a computing problem to work through according to the guidance in the specification. Broadly speaking, the report will cover these broad areas:- • Analysis of the problem • Design of the solution • Developing the solution • Testing the solution • Evaluation

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 5 including Maths and English (at grade 5).

How you'll be assessed

• Computer Systems (exam) - 40%. • Algorithms and Programming (exam) - 40%. • Programming Project (non-exam assessment) - 20%.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityDevon
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMill Road, Okehampton, EX20 1PW