Computer Science
Why study A level Computer Science?
The UK is struggling with a shortage of people who understand how computers work, and who can solve tomorrow’s problems using computers. The demand for programmers is ever-increasing. This course will equip you with the technical and practical skills to meet this demand, whilst developing your understanding of the impact computers have on our lives. The key features of this course encourage an emphasis on computational thinking and the mathematical skills used to express computational laws and processes, such as, for example, Boolean algebra/logic, and comparison of the complexity of algorithms. Learners also complete a complex programming project using a scenario of their choice. If you have a high mathematical aptitude, strong logical reasoning skills, and a keen desire to understand computing fundamentals, then you should consider this course.
What specification is being followed?
OCR.
What will I be covering in the course and how will I be assessed?
What can I do with this subject?
The technology sector is rapidly growing as computers become increasingly enmeshed in a range of different industries. This means there are a wide selection of degrees relevant to computing, and employees with computing qualifications will be able to access a variety of different job roles.
Possible opportunities within computing include: software developer, systems analyst, network engineer and a wide range of other roles as the profession becomes more and more diverse each year.
Specific entry requirements for this course
Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science