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Computer Science
Longcroft - The East Yorkshire Sixth Form
Burton Road, Beverley, Beverley, HU17 7EJ
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Course Summary
Over the last century, computers have revolutionised the way we live and work. Computing has relevance to every area of life, and there has never been a better time to develop an understanding of this rapidly growing and evolving discipline. Computer Science is a challenging yet rewarding course that teaches you a range of vital skills while deepening your familiarity with a fascinating and complex area of study. Throughout this course, you will develop a strong foundation of programming languages, principles and methodologies. This focus will enable you to sharpen your problem solving and critical thinking skills, which in turn will help you to understand and navigate all levels of programming languages. This course aims to teach you many practical skills that can be transferred into the real world; you will be expected to develop fully-functional software solutions to real-life.
problems following the software development life cycle.
Course Details
WHAT WILL I STUDY & LEARN? The Computer Science course at the Sixth uses the WJEC EDUQAS specification. The course is divided into three components. Component 1 – Programming and system development Component 1 focuses on the complexities of software design, giving a deep understanding both of practical programming and the design of complex systems. You will learn to solve problems using algorithms, to write and interpret computer code. Component 2 – Computer architecture, data, communication, and applications. This component is focused on how computers work and communicate with each other. You will learn about the underlying systems and structures that make up modern computers. In addition, this component explores the management and storage of data.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Component 1 • 2 hour 45 minute examination • (50% of A Level) Component 2 • 2 hour 45 minute examination • (50% of A Level)
Entry requirements
Students wishing to study Computer Science at A Level should have a Maths GCSE at Grade 6 or above. It is also recommended that you study A Level Mathematics but if you do not, we require at least Grade 7 in Mathematics at GCSE.
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