Computer science

Computer science is a subject that encourages creativity and problem solving.  It encourages you to develop your understanding of how computer hardware works as well as giving the opportunity to analyse problems computationally and come up with creatively programed solutions.  As Computer Science has 2 written exams and uses a typed programming language (Python) good literacy levels help on this course.

Overview – 

Over the course you will cover the following -

• Computational thinking: this is the process of thinking through a complex problem. These are then presented in a way that a computer, a human, or both, can understand. Programming concepts including the design of effective algorithms and the designing, writing, testing and refining of code.

• Theoretical content: here you will understand the fundamentals of data representation and computer networks. You will learn about the computer systems that you will create and use as well as delve in to the world cyber security and ethical legal and environmental impacts of digital technology.

Assessment – 

There are two exam papers at the end of the syllabus.

Component: 1

Weighting: 50%

Title : Computer Systems

Time length:1 hr 30

Component: 2

Weighting: 50%

Title : Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming

Time length: 1hr 30

Subject links –

 The computer science course has links with mathematics, English, iMedia and science.

Careers – 

Computing is an ever growing job market, some examples of employment opportunities include Computer Programmer; Games Developer; Software Developer; Software Engineer; Cyber Security; Network Engineer; Data Analyst; Computer Forensics; Web Developer; Artificial Intelligence Developer; Machine Learning Engineer; Systems Analyst.

For further information, please contact –

Head of faculty – Christine Ince   Email - info@ipswichacademy.co.uk