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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Computer Science and Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Maths.
Please note - we recommend students to take A Level Maths with this course due to the requirement on the course for advanced mathematical skills
Exam Board: OCR
Exam Board: OCR
Why Study Computer Science?
Why Study Computer Science?
Computer Science is an exciting subject that encourages students to think creatively, logically and critically and to develop advanced problem solving skills. Students choose to study Computer Science because they are passionate about computers and want to learn about computer architecture; communications and networking; fundamentals of data representation and data structures.
Students will build on their GCSE skills to develop more complex algorithms and will implement these using a variety of programming projects. Python is the main language used, but other languages will be experienced throughout the course
What Topics Will I Study?
What Topics Will I Study?
Computing Principles
Software and software development
Programming
Data types, data structures and algorithms
The characteristics of processors, input, output and storage devices
Legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues
Algorithms and problem solving
Elements of computational thinking
Problem solving and programming
Algorithms
How Will I Be Assessed?
How Will I Be Assessed?
There are two externally assessed written examinations, both 2 hours 30 minutes. You will create a computer game of your choice and submit the program and the accompanying coursework for moderation by the exam board. The programming project is worth 20% of the course.
What Careers or Higher Education Follow from this Subject?
What Careers or Higher Education Follow from this Subject?
Career options include programmer, web developer, computer games designer, ICT technician, network management, software development, Information System Management. This course provides you with all the necessary skills needed for business and the world of work.
An Example/Illustration of the Type of Work Involved
An Example/Illustration of the Type of Work Involved
Programming in a variety of programming languages i.e. Java, Python and Visual Basic.
Subjects which combine well with this course include:
Subjects which combine well with this course include:
Recent RR6 Alumni in this subject include:
Recent RR6 Alumni in this subject include:
Previous Alumni have gone on to, for example :
Previous Alumni have gone on to, for example :
Degree-level apprenticeship in Computer Science with the Ministry Of Defense Kings College University of London studying Computer Science
Queen Mary University studying Computer Science University of Southampton studying Mathematics with Computer Science
University of Warwick studying Computer Science University of Brighton studying Computer Science
Lancaster University studying Computer Science Computer Science at Universities of Southampton, Westminster and Kingston
Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Birmingham Computing and Information Technology at University of Surrey
Ravensbourne University London studying Digital Film Production Computer Science at the University of Portsmouth
University of Arts London studying Animation Brunel University studying Computer Systems Engineering
Physics with Astrophysics at University of Leicester Mechanical Engineering at City, University of London
Queen Mary University studying Computer Science with Industrial Experience Theatre Production at the University of Falmouth
Loughborough University studying Criminology and Social Policy
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