Computers are all-pervasive in modern life and Computer Science is the discipline that has made this possible. Computer Science A level builds on the core programming skills developed at GCSE. It includes advanced data structures and object-oriented programming techniques. Students are also exposed to Assembly Language. In the second year of the course, students complete a substantial coding project of their choice. Obvious choices include web applications and games, but the specification is broad and students' projects have included elements of machine learning and computer vision. The theory component of the course provides the opportunity to learn about topics including computer architecture, the internet and databases as well as some more theoretical areas such as optimisation algorithms and 'Big O' notation. Undertaking this A-level will enable students to develop: ● An understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation ● The ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience in solving such problems, including writing programs to do so ● The capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically, and critically ● The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science ● Mathematical skills ● The ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology
For popular courses such as Economics, English Literature, History, Medicine, or Psychology, all of the competitive universities require at least grade AAA at A Level or, usually, a score of 37-39 IB points; the most competitive require A*AA (or even occasionally A*A*A) or 7 points in one or more HL subject. Universities such as Bath, Bristol, Durham, Imperial, Manchester, UCL and Warwick may also require A*AA or 7 points in an HL subject for courses in Sciences, Engineering or Mathematics; a few of these courses will require IB students to have 7 points in a specific HL Science or Mathematics and A Level students to have A* in a specific Science or Mathematics. Cambridge currently requires a minimum of A Level grades of A*AA for all Arts courses and for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, and A*A*A for all Science courses, Computer Science and Economics. Irrespective of course, the standard IB requirement is 40-42 points, including 776 in the three Higher Level subjects. In practice, however, higher (or lower) offers are sometimes made to both A Level and IB students; these are decided on an individual basis. Oxford currently requires A Level grades of AAA for all Arts courses and for Human Sciences, A*AA for most Science courses, Economics and Management, Geography, and Psychology, Philosophy & Linguistics, and A*A*A for Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematics courses. Irrespective of course, the standard IB requirement is 38-40 points with 666-776 in the three Higher Level subjects. Unlike at Cambridge, these entry requirements are standardised across the university and are rarely raised or lowered.
Component 1 - Computer Systems Written Exam, 40% of total This explores the characteristics of contemporary systems architecture including developments in computer hardware. Students will learn about applications and applications development and methods of exchanging data including networks and web technologies. Data types and data structures underpinning today’s computer architecture will be considered, as well as the legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues arising in today’s Digital Age. Component 2 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving Written Exam, 40% of total This covers computational thinking including problem solving and programming. A key part is algorithms, including their design and efficiency as well as standard algorithms. There will be a scenario/task contained in the paper which will require more in-depth problem-solving. Component 3 - Programming Project External Moderation, 20% of total Students select a problem of an appropriate size and complexity to solve, which can be tailored to suit their individual needs, choices and aspirations. Students will need to analyse the problem, design a solution, code a solution and give a thorough evaluation.
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Computers are all-pervasive in modern life and Computer Science is the discipline that has made this possible. Computer Science A level builds on the core programming skills developed at GCSE. It includes advanced data structures and object-oriented programming techniques. Students are also exposed to Assembly Language. In the second year of the course, students complete a substantial coding project of their choice. Obvious choices include web applications and games, but the specification is broad and students' projects have included elements of machine learning and computer vision. The theory component of the course provides the opportunity to learn about topics including computer architecture, the internet and databases as well as some more theoretical areas such as optimisation algorithms and 'Big O' notation. Undertaking this A-level will enable students to develop: ● An understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation ● The ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience in solving such problems, including writing programs to do so ● The capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically, and critically ● The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science ● Mathematical skills ● The ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology
For popular courses such as Economics, English Literature, History, Medicine, or Psychology, all of the competitive universities require at least grade AAA at A Level or, usually, a score of 37-39 IB points; the most competitive require A*AA (or even occasionally A*A*A) or 7 points in one or more HL subject. Universities such as Bath, Bristol, Durham, Imperial, Manchester, UCL and Warwick may also require A*AA or 7 points in an HL subject for courses in Sciences, Engineering or Mathematics; a few of these courses will require IB students to have 7 points in a specific HL Science or Mathematics and A Level students to have A* in a specific Science or Mathematics. Cambridge currently requires a minimum of A Level grades of A*AA for all Arts courses and for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, and A*A*A for all Science courses, Computer Science and Economics. Irrespective of course, the standard IB requirement is 40-42 points, including 776 in the three Higher Level subjects. In practice, however, higher (or lower) offers are sometimes made to both A Level and IB students; these are decided on an individual basis. Oxford currently requires A Level grades of AAA for all Arts courses and for Human Sciences, A*AA for most Science courses, Economics and Management, Geography, and Psychology, Philosophy & Linguistics, and A*A*A for Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematics courses. Irrespective of course, the standard IB requirement is 38-40 points with 666-776 in the three Higher Level subjects. Unlike at Cambridge, these entry requirements are standardised across the university and are rarely raised or lowered.
Component 1 - Computer Systems Written Exam, 40% of total This explores the characteristics of contemporary systems architecture including developments in computer hardware. Students will learn about applications and applications development and methods of exchanging data including networks and web technologies. Data types and data structures underpinning today’s computer architecture will be considered, as well as the legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues arising in today’s Digital Age. Component 2 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving Written Exam, 40% of total This covers computational thinking including problem solving and programming. A key part is algorithms, including their design and efficiency as well as standard algorithms. There will be a scenario/task contained in the paper which will require more in-depth problem-solving. Component 3 - Programming Project External Moderation, 20% of total Students select a problem of an appropriate size and complexity to solve, which can be tailored to suit their individual needs, choices and aspirations. Students will need to analyse the problem, design a solution, code a solution and give a thorough evaluation.
