Computer Science
Course: A Level Computer Science
Course: A Level Computer Science
Exam Board: OCR
Exam Board: OCR
Primary Contact: Paul Kerry
Primary Contact: Paul Kerry
Entry Criteria: 5 GCSE grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics, and grade 6 in Mathematics and Computer Science (if taken)
Entry Criteria: 5 GCSE grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics, and grade 6 in Mathematics and Computer Science (if taken)
Key Information
Key Information
Explores the world of computers and how they work. At its heart lies the notion of computational thinking: a mode of thought that goes well beyond software and hardware, and that provides a framework within which to reason about systems and problems. The qualification is made up of two examination units (40% each of the total grade) and one programming project (20% of the total grade).
Possible Career Paths
Possible Career Paths
Web Designer/Developer
Network Administrator
Games Developer
Complementary Courses
Complementary Courses
Mathematics or Core Mathematics