Computer Science A Level
The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Rd, Ashford , Kent, TN24 0QJ
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*
Open Evening - Thursday 11th January 2024 6pm - 8pm
Applications Open - Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Applications Close - Friday 26th January 2024
Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved
At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary
.How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices from the 3rd January 2024
Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk
Course Summary
Computer Science focuses on how computers and information systems work, how their components interact, and on learning the planning, writing and testing of algorithms and programs using logical and mathematical skills.
Course Details
Unit 1: focusing on processors, input/output and storage devices, software and software development, exchange of data, data types, data structures, algorithm design, legal aspects of computer science.
Unit 2: focusing on computational thinking, problem solving, programming and algorithms.
Unit 1 (2nd year): focusing on Processors, input/output and storage devices, software and software development, exchange of data, data types, data structures, algorithm design, legal aspects of computer science at a more advanced level than the AS.
Unit 2 (2nd year): focusing on computational thinking, problem solving, programming and algorithms at a more advanced level than the AS.
Unit 3 (2nd year): Individual programming project.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Unit 1 – Written Examination 2 hr 30 minutes (40%)
Unit 2 – Written Examination 2 hr 30 minutes (40%)
Unit 3 – Coursework project (20%)
Entry requirements
GCSE grade 6 or above in Computer Science
For applicants that have not studied Computer Science previously, GCSE grade 7 in Mathematics is required.
Your next steps...
Business information systems, Business Computing, Business Studies, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Philosophy, Sciences
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