The course encourages learners to develop an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science with an emphasis on the importance of computational thinking. There is an extended maths focus, much of which is embedded within the course. The aim is to help students to develop their skills to solve problems, design systems and understand human and machine intelligence. It is a practical based subject which allows students to apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems in an exciting and engaging manner. It also gives a clear progression into Higher Education.
A minimum grade 6 at GCSE Computer Science with a grade 6 in Maths is the minimum entry requirement.
There are two written papers: Computer systems worth 40% and Algorithms and programming worth 40% and a practical assessment based on the Programming project worth 20%.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7BA |
The course encourages learners to develop an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science with an emphasis on the importance of computational thinking. There is an extended maths focus, much of which is embedded within the course. The aim is to help students to develop their skills to solve problems, design systems and understand human and machine intelligence. It is a practical based subject which allows students to apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems in an exciting and engaging manner. It also gives a clear progression into Higher Education.
A minimum grade 6 at GCSE Computer Science with a grade 6 in Maths is the minimum entry requirement.
There are two written papers: Computer systems worth 40% and Algorithms and programming worth 40% and a practical assessment based on the Programming project worth 20%.