Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Computer Science offers you the opportunity to study an exciting and ever-changing STEM subject. Students looking for a career in technology need to have skills that are currently in demand by employers and we will assist you by teaching Java, a language commonly used across the UK by high-profile universities and software houses. Studying Computer Science will require you to think logically to analyze problems and gain experience of developing software solutions. You will also develop practical skills by designing, developing and testing your own software. What will I study? You will study architecture, communication, and applications including hardware, networks, data transmission, data representation, operating systems, and data security. You will also be able to discuss the need for software systems and the consequences of computer use on society. You will also study programming and system development including algorithms, principles of programming languages, software engineering, and legal aspects of Computer Science. You will design and develop software to solve a range of problems, developing your knowledge of the syntax, the errors that can be produced, and how to resolve them. Where could it take me? Our students progress to some of the top Computer Science universities in the country including Warwick, York, Birmingham, Manchester, Lancaster, and many more. Degree apprenticeships provide our A-level students with an opportunity to gain experience in employment whilst studying a degree. Students have secured opportunities at BAE, GCHQ, Baxi, BNFL and many more.