Computer Science

Course

The Digital Revolution continues to drive our lives in a plethora of areas. Whether that be ensuring our data is secure; developing the latest games; keeping life as normal as possible during a global pandemic or trying to solve environmental issues through efficiency, computers are EVERYWHERE!

Since computers are everywhere, a computer scientist can work anywhere. Some of those areas are in the fields of music and film production, artificial intelligence, engineering, robotics, game creation or even health. Not sure about your ‘career path’? Most jobs in tomorrow’s market have yet to be thought of!

If you are a critical thinker, a problem solver and are not afraid of a challenge, then Computer Science would give you a start into the digital world we inhabit. The range of skills gained from the course covers the digital (programming and design) to the broader more generic, transferrable skills (like teamwork, problem solving & negotiation). The practical programming part of the course allows you to begin to explore an area of your own interest.

Course Content

Computational Thinking & Problem Solving Software development Programming techniques & paradigms Compression Computer Systems Encryption Artificial intelligence Databases Structure & function of the CPU Network topologies Processor types Web technologies Applications Automated Decision making & ethics

Assessment

Paper 1 Paper 2 Programming Project Computer Systems Algorithms & Programming 40% 40% 20%

Additional Notes

It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Computer Science to take the A level course