A-level Computer Science: Overview


AS & A-level Computer Science Course Overview

The aim of this course are to enable students to develop computational thinking skills.  An understanding of the main principles of solving problem using computers. Students will gain an understanding of the component parts of computer systems and how they interrelate, including software, date hardware, communication and people. An understanding of the different methods of communication and functionality of the networks and the internet will be approached applying this understanding to develop computer-based solutions to problems.

Assessment Overview

At AS-level candidates take papers 1 and 2.  At A-level candidates take all four papers

Paper 1

Theory Fundamentals Advanced Theory 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks Paper 1 will assess sections 1 to 8 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 50% of the AS Level 25% of the A-level 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks

Paper 2

Fundamental Problem-solving and Programming Skills Paper 2 will assess sections 9 to 12 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 50% of the AS-level 25% of the A Level 2 hours 30 minutes 75 marks

Paper 3

Assess sections 13 to 20 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 25% of the A-level

Paper 4

Practical 2 hours 75 marks. Candidates will need to write answers in pseudocode.

Paper 4 will assess sections 19 to 20 of the syllabus content. Candidates will submit complete program code and evidence of testing. Candidates will be required to use either Java, VB.NET or Python programming languages. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions on a computer without internet or email facility. 25% of the A -level

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UK Students

Subject

  • AS and A-level

Qualifications

  • AS and A-level

Exam board

  • Edexcel

Duration

  • 1 year for AS level with an additional year for A-level

Delivery method  

  • Online, real-time classrooms
  • 24/7 access to learning curriculum and resources including recorded lessons

Start date

  • September and January

Exam details  

  • All exams will be supervised and sat at an examination hall local to you

Additional information

  • The UK version can only be sat by students who live permanently in the UK

Course fee

  • Pupils can choose A-level Biology and add other A-level subjects for an added fee per subject, per year. Find out more..

International Students

Subject

  • International Biology

Qualifications

  • AS and A-level

Exam board

  • Edexcel International 

Duration

  • 1 year for AS level with an additional year for A-level

Delivery method  

  • Online, real-time classrooms
  • 24/7 access to learning curriculum and resources including recorded lessons

Start date

  • September and January

Additional information

  • The international version can only be sat be students who live permanently outside of the UK

Course fee

  • Pupils can choose A-level Biology and add other A-level subjects for an added fee per subject, per year. Find out more...

For any questions about this subject please contact us or call us to speak to us: t +44 (0)1865 800 290

In the October of Year 11, 12 and 13 parents and guardians will receive an email asking which exams the learner intends to take, and where they would like to take them.

Parents and guardians must inform OSI if they need assistance finding an exam centre by mid-October. OSI can support you in finding a local exam centre.

It is then down to the individual to register with the centre of choice and pay the exam fees to the centre directly.

As each exam centre sets their own fees we cannot provide accurate pricing, however as an example, you can see our own fees.  Find out more...

Students based in the UK have the option to pay annually, per term or monthly. International students based outside the UK cannot pay monthly. More information about fees, find out more...

Please continue checking this page, and as always, contact us if you have any questions specific to your booking.

There are no formal entry requirements for this subject.

However, if you’re looking to study this subject as one of four A-levels, we strongly advise you only do so if you are predicted at least a grade 7 at GCSE / IGCSE in this subject or a relevant subject.

Students can progress from this qualification to:

  • A range of different relevant academic or vocational higher education qualifications
  • Employment in a relevant sector
  • Further training

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