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In Computer Science, you’ll like a challenge and will have a logical approach to solving problems. A large part of this course involves learning how to use a variety of programming languages to write computer programs to solve a series of problems. Towards the end of your first year, you’ll be able to call yourself a Computer Programmer! Computer Science is a technical subject within which you’ll also gain an understanding of the internal structure of a computer, how the CPU actually functions, the role binary plays in storing all of the data on all of the computers in the world and also how the internet manages to function correctly on a day-to-day basis.
Five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You will need a logical mind to write your own computer program successfully and for this reason, grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics is required.
At HSDC Alton on the Computer Science A Level you will:
Lesson activities will include writing a number of computer programs to solve a range of challenging problems, independently researching how devices and systems function, working on individual programming projects, actively participating in class discussion plus a number of quizzes to test understanding.
80% exams, 20% coursework.
Two exam papers:
Paper 1 (on-screen exam includes programming)
Paper 2 (written exam)
No additional costs. The course textbook is available online.
