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A Level Computing

at Highcliffe School, Christchurch · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Advances in Computing are transforming the way Computer Scientists work and this Computer Science specification reflects this. This popular qualification, built on strong foundations, delivers a flexible, accessible and rigorous qualification, backed by top quality support, resources and professional development. This course focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills students need to progress to Higher Education or in the workplace. Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply academic principles learned to real-world systems. This intensely creative subject combines invention and excitement, looking at the natural world through a digital prism. Our Computer Science qualification values computational thinking, helping students to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. The programming project will involve designing, creating, testing and evaluating an IT system for a real world client and students will use knowledge and skills gained throughout the course to achieve this. The summary of components is as follows: • Principles and concepts of Computer Science, including abstraction, logic, Algorithms and data representation. • Principles and concepts of Computer Science, including analysis of problems in computational terms. • Design, program and evaluate systems that solve problems, making judgements and presenting conclusions.

What you need to get on

Min 6 GCSE's inc. Ma & Eng

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Highcliffe School

    Parkside Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4QD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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