GCSE Computer Science

Computer Science

GCSE Computer Science encourages students to recognise well established methodologies of computing along with looking at technological advances. The subject covers a range of computing areas enabling students to explore the array of different concepts that computing encompasses.

Entry Requirements

Maths – Target of grade 6+ required

Course Content

• Fundamentals of algorithms
• Programming
• Fundamentals of data representation
• Computer Systems
• Fundamentals of computer networks
• Cyber security
• Relational Databases / SQL
• Ethical, legal & environmental impacts

Assessment

Paper 1: Computational thinking & programming skills (50% of GCSE)

Paper 2: Computing concepts (50% of GCSE)

Where does it lead?

The Computer Science GCSE gives students an excellent preparation for studying Computer Science at A Level. With all areas of people’s lives using computers in one way or another, knowledge of how these systems work is beneficial even if a different career path to computers is chosen