COMPUTER SCIENCE
Why choose Computer Science?
The following two areas are studied at AS and A Level:
- Programming and system development
- Computer architecture, data, communication and applications
Each component will be a traditionally marked and structured question paper and will include a mix of question types: short-answer, longer-answer, and levels of response mark-scheme-type questions.
A Level Computer Science programming project
At A Level students select their own user-driven problem of an appropriate size and complexity to solve. This will enable them to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the assessment objectives. Students will need to analyse the problem, design a solution, implement the solution and give a thorough evaluation.
Exam Board EDUQAS
Entry requirements
A GCSE in Computer Science is essential, preferably at Grade 6 or above.
Related subjects
Logical thinking, problem solving and a mathematical brain are all desirable qualities for Computer Science students. Benefits will be noticed for students also studying Mathematics and some theoretical concepts could be closely related to the Business Studies curriculum.
Higher education and career options
Computer Science opens many doors to the future. There are many benefits that will be recognised by a wide range of employers and Higher Education institutions for students possessing a good A Level Computer Science qualification, specifically, for those wishing to pursue similar careers to computer programmer, graphic designer, architect, IT support, systems analyst, engineering, project management or any other career or course related to the use and understanding of computers in a technical sense.
