The WJEC AS and A2 in Computer Science qualification for Wales has been designed to give an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer science and a broad scope of study opportunities. This specification has been designed to free centres in order to concentrate on innovative delivery of the course by having a streamlined, uncomplicated, future-proof structure, with realistic technological requirements.

The course will require students to develop

• an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation

• the ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so

• the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically

• the capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science

• mathematical skills and language skills

• the ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology