Computer Science

Course summary

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.