A Level Computer Science
Information and Communication Technology
What will you be working towards?
| Alternative Title | A Level Computer Science |
| Code | Computer Science |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
This course is ideal for learners who have a strong interest in programming and the mathematical side of computing. This course covers elements such as contemporary processors, software development, data types and much more. Students will also look at moral and ethical issues and elements of computational thinking.
Computer Science is not the same as ICT, and is relevant if you have good mathematical and problem solving skills.
Details
The Units are:
- Characteristics of contemporary processors
- Software and development
- Exchanging data
- Data types structures and algorithms
- Legal, moral and ethical issues
- Elements of computational thinking
- Problem solving and programming
- Algorithms to solve problems & standard algorithms
- Analysis of the problem
- Design of the solution
- Developing the solution
How will it be delivered?
This course is assessed by coursework (20%) and exams (80%).
Entry requirements
GCSE Grade 5 in English, Grade 6 in Maths and an average points score of 6 or above.
Your next steps...
This course is aimed at students who would like to progress onto a computer science or software design field.
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