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Computer Science

at Nunthorpe Academy, Middlesbrough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Level and Exam Board OCR AS level Why choose Computer Science? Computer Science teaches you the science behind how a computer works. It introduces you to logical thinking and programming and involves solving problems. It is useful for almost any career path including Game Design and Web Design. What does the course involve? The A level course consists of 2 exams each worth 40% and one piece of practical assessment. The first exam looks at the fundamentals of computer science including Binary, Networking, Hardware and Moral and Ethical issues. The 2nd module is based around problem solving, programming, and computational thinking. The practical assessment involves students working through designing and solving a problem using a range of programming techniques. The AS level includes the same two exam modules as the A level but there is no practical assessment. Contact tday@nunthorpe.co.uk

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's including grade 5 or above in Maths and grade 4 in English or grade B or above in Computer Science.

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

  • Nunthorpe sixth form

    Guisborough Road Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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