A Level Computer Science

Course ID
A-level-Com-Sci

Course content

This course will enable learners to develop a broad range of skills in the areas of programming, system development, computer architecture, data, communication and applications.

 A Level Computer Science can lead successful candidates towards a career in:
  • Applications developer
  • Cyber security analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Forensic computer analyst
  • Games developer
  • Penetration tester
  • Software engineer
  • Systems analyst
  • Web developer

AS UNITS

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Computer Science Written examination: 2 hours 25% of qualification (62.5% of AS qualification) Unit 2: Practical Programming to Solve Problems On-screen examination: 2 hours 15% of qualification (37.5% of AS qualification)

A2 UNITS

Unit 3: Programming and System Development Written examination: 2 hours 20% of qualification

Unit 4: Computer Architecture, Data, Communication and Applications Written examination: 2 hours 20% of qualification

Unit 5: Programmed Solution to a Problem Non-exam assessment 20% of qualification

 

Entry Requirements

B grade in GCSE Computer Science is desirable when considering A Level.
B grade or higher in GCSE Maths is strongly recommended.
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