Computer Science provides you with an understanding of the mathematical, scientific and engineering principles that underpin the computer systems that we use today. From the very first lesson students become programmers and problem solvers. We introduce programming concepts through a variety of paradigms including procedural, object-oriented and functional. You will study algorithms, binary representation of data, networks and Boolean logic as well as many other topics. Computer Science is a wide-ranging discipline and you will develop transferable skills that support access to a range of computing related degrees or Apprenticeships, as well as supporting your other subjects.
As a minimum, you will need (or equivalent to); GCSE Mathematics grade 5 GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 GCSE Computer Science grade 5 if studied at GCSE plus two* more GCSEs at grade 4 *If you have not studied Computer Science you will require 3 additional GCSEs at grade 4 alongside your Maths and English grades. It is recommended: you have GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or above you consider studying A Level Mathematics – this will support future applications for Computer Science degree courses and help develop the logical and analytic thinking that is helpful in Computer Science.
Your assessments will consist of: An on-screen paper assessing understanding of programming concepts, including writing code and adapting a program provided by the exam board (worth 40% of your grade) A written paper assessing theory topics (worth 40% of your grade) A non-exam assessment (NEA) project; this is open-ended and you can choose (within reason) what your computing project is based on (worth 20% of your grade).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | South Road, Taunton, TA1 3DZ |
Computer Science provides you with an understanding of the mathematical, scientific and engineering principles that underpin the computer systems that we use today. From the very first lesson students become programmers and problem solvers. We introduce programming concepts through a variety of paradigms including procedural, object-oriented and functional. You will study algorithms, binary representation of data, networks and Boolean logic as well as many other topics. Computer Science is a wide-ranging discipline and you will develop transferable skills that support access to a range of computing related degrees or Apprenticeships, as well as supporting your other subjects.
As a minimum, you will need (or equivalent to); GCSE Mathematics grade 5 GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 GCSE Computer Science grade 5 if studied at GCSE plus two* more GCSEs at grade 4 *If you have not studied Computer Science you will require 3 additional GCSEs at grade 4 alongside your Maths and English grades. It is recommended: you have GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or above you consider studying A Level Mathematics – this will support future applications for Computer Science degree courses and help develop the logical and analytic thinking that is helpful in Computer Science.
Your assessments will consist of: An on-screen paper assessing understanding of programming concepts, including writing code and adapting a program provided by the exam board (worth 40% of your grade) A written paper assessing theory topics (worth 40% of your grade) A non-exam assessment (NEA) project; this is open-ended and you can choose (within reason) what your computing project is based on (worth 20% of your grade).
