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Computing
Computing is a challenging and exciting subject that requires students to use a range of skills including problem solving, logic and analytical thinking. Using the extensive range of Apple Macintosh technology in our purpose built computer labs our students develop programming skills using the VB.Net programming language. The course has an excellent track record of producing high quality computer scientists that are able to succeed on undergraduate courses.
Did you know?
The starting salary for graduate entrants in computing is around £20,000 per year. The average salary in computer related jobs rises to £37,500 per year.
Specific requirements
You must have at least a grade B in Mathematics and a grade C in English.
What will I study?
In the first year of the course you will study elements such as:
- Components of a Computer System
- Hardware & Software
- Data Representation
- Data Transmission
- Implications of computer use
- Designing computer programs
- The structure of programs
- Testing computer programs
In addition to the above topics you will develop computer programs throughout the year in support of the programming based exam.
In the second year of the course (A2) you will study such elements as:
- High Level Languages Paradigms
- Operating systems
- Computer Architecture
- Advanced Data Representation
- Further programming
- Databases
In addition to the above topics you will produce an individual project based on solving a real world problem whilst assuming the role of an analyst-programmer. This requires going through the Systems Development Life Cycle.
Assessment
AS 100% exam, A2 60% exam and 40% coursework project
AS
Computer Fundamentals Exam 50%
Programming Techniques and Logical methods Exam 50%
A2
Advanced Computing Theory Exam 60%
Computing Project 40%
Where does it lead
This is an excellent preparation for further study and employment in computing-related areas. Students who are thinking of studying Computer Science at University should also strongly consider taking AS Maths as this is often a requirement.
Many of our students opt to study in areas such as computing, computer science, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Exam board: OCR
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