A-level Computer Science

Computer Science

A Level Computer Science encourages students to understand the workings of computer systems, how it began and looking to the future and what is possible. The subject covers a range of computing areas enabling students to explore the array of different concepts that computing encompasses.

Entry Requirements:

Maths GCSE – grade 7+

Course Content

• Fundamentals of programming
• Fundamentals of data structures
• Fundamentals of algorithms
• Theory of computation
• Fundamentals of data representation
• Fundamentals of computer systems
• Fundamentals of computer organisation & architecture
• Consequences of uses of computing
• Fundamentals of communication & networking
• Fundamentals of databases
• Big data
• Fundamentals of functional programming
• Systematic approach to problem solving
• NEA – the computing practical project

Assessment

Paper 1 – On screen exam (40% of A level)

Paper 2 – Written exam (40% of A level)

NEA – 75marks (20% of A level)

Where Does it Lead?

The Computer Science A level gives students an excellent preparation for Computer Science degrees, apprenticeships or varying jobs in the computing industry.