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Computer Science

at Kings Priory School, North Shields · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Advances in computing are transforming the way we all interact and work with digital technology. The new Computer Science A Level (Specification - AQA) is changing with the times. The course we will follow has been designed reflect modern computer science whilst retaining the fundamentals which underpin computational thinking and a robust approach to problem solving. This approach provides an up-to-date programme that focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills students need to progress to higher education or thrive in the workplace. The course aims to develop computational thinking and has a strong programming element. Pupils who enjoy maths, physics and chemistry will particularly relish many aspects of this course. This course is designed to enable students to understand & demonstrate the fundamental principles of computer science. This includes looking aspects such as at how algorithms can be compared on time and space efficiency, looking at Turing Machines to understand key principles and learning the functionality of a range of data structures, to help us build effective efficient solutions to problems. Students are also given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of programming through a problem solving scenario.

What you need to get on

Level 6 in GCSE computing and/or Physics is required and at least level 6 in Mathematics and English is required.

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

  • Kings Priory School

    Huntingdon Place, North Shields, NE30 4RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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