COMPUTER SCIENCE

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Study Computer Science at Our Top London College

Computer Science is an increasingly popular subject at Westminster Tutors for students interested in programming, systems architecture, artificial intelligence or learning about computing careers. Computer Science studies how computers and software work, how information is processed, and how technology shapes the modern world. Our students develop deep technical knowledge and highly transferable skills in logical thinking, problem solving, coding, and project management.

Course outline

Modules

Module 1: Computer Systems

Components of a computer and their uses
Software and software development
Exchanging data and data types
Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues

Module 2: Algorithms and Programming

Elements of computational thinking
Problem solving and algorithm design
Programming techniques and logic
Understanding how programs work

Module 3: Programming Project

Analysis of a problem
Design of a coded solution
Development using a high-level language
Testing and evaluation of outcomes
Producing a final report

Assesment

AS Level Computer Science

Component 01: Computer Systems

Assessment of content from modules 1 and 2
70 marks
1 hour 15 minutes written paper
50% of total AS level

Component 02: Algorithms and Programming

Assessment of content from modules 1 and 2
70 marks
1 hour 15 minutes written paper
50% of total AS level

A Level Computer Science

Component 01: Computer Systems

Assessment of content from module 1
140 marks
2 hours 30 minutes written paper
40% of total A level

Component 02: Algorithms and Programming

Assessment of content from module 2
140 marks
2 hours 30 minutes written paper
40% of total A level

Component 03: Programming Project

Assessment of content from module 3
70 marks
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
20% of total A level

Specification

Teachers will choose the examination board for students joining in Year 12 based on their expertise and specialist knowledge. For Year 13 and retake students, teachers will continue students’ studies with AQA, OCR or WJEC/Eduqas. Please note that we do not offer CIE for Computer Science, but can more than map to one of the boards listed.

Teachers

Colin Hamilton
BSc (Liverpool), MSc (Southbank), PGCE (King’s)

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