A Level Computer Science Why Choose Computer Science

A Level Computer Science

Why Choose Computer Science? • Computer Science will give you a stronger understanding of the world around you including telecommunication networks, the internet, traffic management systems and more! • Computer Science builds logic and maths based skills in order to solve real world problems.

Prior Learning Requirements • GCSE Maths Grade 6 • GCSE English Grade 6 Basic programming knowledge would also be useful.

What will I learn? In Year 12 you will learn the following: • • Structure and function of the Processor Databases Introduction to Programming Data structures Boolean Algebra Ethics, moral and cultural issues Designing, creating and developing software

What will I learn? In ear 13 you will learn the following: • Software development • • Compression, Encryption and Hashing Networks Web technologies Analysis of the problem Designing a solution Developing a solution Evaluation

How is Computer Science Assessed? There are two exams which make up 40% of the total grade each. There is a non-exam programming project that makes up the final 20%

Careers in Computer Science • • Software Developer Web Developer Cyber Security Analyst IT Consultant Bioinformatics Specialist Robotics Data Analysist

Other Computer Science Careers • • • Systems Manager Database Manager Game Developer App Developer Computer Hardware Engineer Network Architect

Need more information? • Read the Computer Science Specification • Talk to Mr Fryer