Studying A Level Computer Science will enable you to engage in a practical course of study where you can apply academic principles to real world computer systems in an inventive and creative format. The course aims to help you develop an understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including: abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation. You will develop the ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems including writing programs to achieve these goals. The course emphasises the importance of problem-solving using computers, computer programming and algorithms, mathematical skills used to express computational laws and processes such as Boolean algebra/logic and a comparison of the complexity of algorithms.
Grade 6+ in GCSE Computer Science or A level 2 merit+ in CNAT IT. - AND a grade 6+ in GCSE Maths Where subject not studied: Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Unit 1: Computer Systems – 2 hour 30 minutes written examination out of 140 marks (40% of the course). Unit 2: Algorithms & Programming – 2 hour 30 minutes written examination out of 140 marks (40% of the course). Unit 3: Programming Project – Non Exam Assessment (NEA) coursework out of 70 marks (20% of the course).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Brampton Road, St Albans, AL1 4PR |
Studying A Level Computer Science will enable you to engage in a practical course of study where you can apply academic principles to real world computer systems in an inventive and creative format. The course aims to help you develop an understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including: abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation. You will develop the ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems including writing programs to achieve these goals. The course emphasises the importance of problem-solving using computers, computer programming and algorithms, mathematical skills used to express computational laws and processes such as Boolean algebra/logic and a comparison of the complexity of algorithms.
Grade 6+ in GCSE Computer Science or A level 2 merit+ in CNAT IT. - AND a grade 6+ in GCSE Maths Where subject not studied: Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Unit 1: Computer Systems – 2 hour 30 minutes written examination out of 140 marks (40% of the course). Unit 2: Algorithms & Programming – 2 hour 30 minutes written examination out of 140 marks (40% of the course). Unit 3: Programming Project – Non Exam Assessment (NEA) coursework out of 70 marks (20% of the course).