COMPUTER SCIENCE A Level
Venue: Havant Campus Duration: 2 years
Assessment You will be assessed at the end of the course by exams and a practical submission. Progression A good A Level pass in a range of subjects will assist you to progress to Higher Education or appropriate employment. The majority of our A Level Computer Science students go to university to study courses, including computer science, cyber security, robotics, mathematics, physics, electronics or engineering, whilst others have elected to go directly into industry, gaining advanced Apprenticeships with companies such as IBM, Xyratex and BAE Systems. Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
Overview Computer Science combines logical thought, problem solving and creative design to appeal to those with an interest in writing algorithms and programming code. There is a practical focus to this course as you’ll develop and test computer algorithms and applications using VB.Net as the main programming language. You’ll also develop critical analytical skills by learning about the internal workings of computers and the constructs behind program development. Using the modern programming language VB.Net, you’ll learn to program while acquiring knowledge and understanding
of software development, computer architecture, data representation and structures. Structure On this course, you will study: Year 1
The first year concentrates on acquiring the fundamentals of Computer Science. You will learn and understand software development, computer architecture, data representation and structures. Practical programming in VB.Net is used to solve problems and create algorithms. Year 2 The second year builds on the knowledge and understanding you acquire in Year 1. This is applied to a computerised solution to a problem, chosen by you as a non-examined assessment worth 20% of your overall qualification. The solution will be developed using VB.Net.
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