A level: Computer Science
Science and Mathematics


What will you be working towards?
Code | 112 |
Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Course outline
You will develop your ability to:
- Use computational thinking to analyse and solve problems
- Think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically
- Apply your computing and programming knowledge in a range of contexts
- Produce graphical user interfaces and object-orientated programming solutions
What will you gain from this course?
- Computational thinking skills that are extremely attractive in the modern workplace
- A deep understanding of problem solving
- Experience in creating logical and efficient solutions
- Advanced knowledge of computing theory
Details
The full course specification can be found at:
https://goo.gl/w9Pn92
How will it be delivered?
Computer systems
- The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices
- Software and software development
- Exchanging data
- Data types, data structures and algorithms
- Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues
2 hours 30 mins
Written paper 40% of grade
Algorithms and programming
- Elements of computational thinking
- Problem solving and programming
- Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms
2 hours 30 mins Written paper
40% of grade
Programming Project
- Students will analyse, design, develop and evaluate a software project to solve a problem of their own choices
20% of grade
Entry requirements
Generic A Level entry requirements
Your next steps...
What can you do after the course?
This course has been designed for students who want to move on to future study in the computing field or related disciplines. Its emphasis on computer science and computation means this Computer Science A Level provides a valuable introduction to a growing academic and commercial area.
Is the course right for you?
Students must be interested in the mechanics as well as the use of computing – they must want to know what can be computed and how, rather than simply use existing software packages.