OCR Computer Science.
a linear A-Level with mainly written assessment.
At its heart lies the notion of computational thinking: a mode of thought that goes well beyond software and hardware, and that provides a framework within which to reason about systems and problems.
Two papers - 2 hours and 30 minutes. 40% each :
Delivery: 6 lesson per week, two teachers, plus outside assignment/study time. Prerequisites: To have completed GCSE/IGCSE Computing or Computer Science. You may not have completed a GCSE in this areas but interview should show competence and willingness in this subject. CoverageTopic 1 -Computational Thinking
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The rise of Google, the rise of Facebook, the rise of Apple, I think are proof that there is a place for computer science as something that solves problems that people face every day. " |
Bolstering your University Application
Student Robotics - video here. Team effort to make a fully autonomous robot. Skills include programming in python and Ardiuno, 3-D printing, mathematics, strategy, engineering and more. Starts October each year. Competition in April
EPQ - Cyber Security - click here. Worth an half an a-level. independent study
National Museum of Computing (trip) click here
Maker Club - automatic table tennis player
EPQ - Cyber Security - click here. Worth an half an a-level. independent study
National Museum of Computing (trip) click here
Maker Club - automatic table tennis player
University and next steps. |
Computer Science is often taken with Mathematics and Physics but not exclusively so.
It is not a requirement for Computer Science related courses at most Universities but it can aid application - certainly alongside extra curricular interests such as student robotics.
It is not a requirement for Computer Science related courses at most Universities but it can aid application - certainly alongside extra curricular interests such as student robotics.