computer science
Choose Ryburn Sixth for your course in Computer Science, and develop an awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation of their potential impact on society.
Our course is designed to provide its students with all the technical and thinking skills required for an in-depth knowledge of Computer Science. We will encourage students to develop an understanding of computer systems, software, hardware and communications and the ability to apply such skills and knowledge to problem solving and resolutions.
Our students can benefit from an excellent teaching staff who are not only dedicated to helping you pass but they are dedicated to you as an individual and how you can reach your full potential. They will strive to help students understand the consequences of using computers, including social, legal, ethical and other issues.
Computing is essential in today’s world, so this course can provide its students with a necessary foundation whether they choose to go into further study in Higher Education or whether they choose to seek employment in areas that utilise computing.
What will I study?
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A-level Computer Science
Exam board: OCR
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You will be assessed through a series of exams.
Component 1: Computer Systems 40%
Learners will study software and its development as well as date types and the use of Boolean algebraComponent 2: Algorithms and Programming 40%
Learners will develop computational thinking skills as well as programming and problem solving. They will also study algorithm design and efficiencyComponent 3: Programming Project 20%
Learners will need to analyse the problem, design a solution, implement the solution and give a thorough evaluation -
Grade 6 in Mathematics & Grade 5 in English
YOUR NEXT STEPS
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Computer Science is an increasingly vital subject that is highly valued by employers and universities in our digital age. Studying the subject develops essential programming knowledge and technical skills required for technology-related degrees and careers in the expanding digital economy. You will also gain valuable transferable skills such as logical reasoning, systematic problem solving, project management and computational thinking that are highly sought after across a wide range of degree programmes beyond computer science.
Past students have progressed to study diverse courses including computer science, software engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, digital media, games development, robotics, electronic engineering, mathematics, business information systems and digital marketing.
