A Level Computing
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A Level Computing
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Description
This is a computer science course and includes a major software engineering/programming component using languages such as Visual Basic NET/C#.NET. The course is designed to prepare students for a career as a specialist in areas such software engineering, programming or systems analysis.
Course content
Students will study two units in year 1 and two units in year 2.
- Computing theory paper 1
- Computing extended task
- Computing theory paper 2
- Computing extended project
Delivery & Assessment methods
Assessment is through a combination of external examination and internal assessment. At AS Level, students will sit a formal written examination and also complete a programming project. At A2 studen…
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This is a computer science course and includes a major software engineering/programming component using languages such as Visual Basic NET/C#.NET. The course is designed to prepare students for a career as a specialist in areas such software engineering, programming or systems analysis.
Course content
Students will study two units in year 1 and two units in year 2.
- Computing theory paper 1
- Computing extended task
- Computing theory paper 2
- Computing extended project
Delivery & Assessment methods
Assessment is through a combination of external examination and internal assessment. At AS Level, students will sit a formal written examination and also complete a programming project. At A2 students will sit a formal written examination and complete a programming project which solves a chosen problem. Examinations take place in January and June. Students must pass at AS Level to progress onto A2.
Progression
The qualification is normally studied alongside other A Levels and successful completion will help gain entry to higher education or employment.
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