Computing - A and AS Levels

A Level

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

AS level is a one year course and in the second year may be continued to A Level Computing. It looks at digital information systems from the users' perspective, seeing how these systems are designed and used, and the effects this has. The approach is both theoretical and practical and includes some programming.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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1 Belgrave Road, Highgate, B12 9FF

Start date

On request

About this course

No previous experience of computers is needed but you must make sure you understand what the course entails - it is quite different from basic IT courses. You must be studying either AS Mathematics or AS Physics alongside AS Computing. You must have the standard College entry requirements for AS level with GCSE Cs in Maths and English. Both male and female students follow this course.

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Course programme



Computing - A and AS Levels

What are the main features of this course?
AS level is a one year course and in the second year may be continued to A Level Computing. It looks at digital information systems from the users' perspective, seeing how these systems are designed and used, and the effects this has. The approach is both theoretical and practical and includes some programming.

Hours of Lessons per Week : 4.7
Indicative Group Size: 18

How is the course assessed?
Two theory exams and an exam based on a practical assignment.

Who should study this course?
No previous experience of computers is needed but you must make sure you understand what the course entails - it is quite different from basic IT courses. You must be studying either AS Mathematics or AS Physics alongside AS Computing. You must have the standard College entry requirements for AS level with GCSE Cs in Maths and English. Both male and female students follow this course.

Where can I go next?
To A Level Computing. Students can progress to degrees in Computer Science and many students go on to careers in Computing.

Exam Board:
WJEC

Computing - A and AS Levels

Price on request