Computer Science

Computer Science underpins the development of scientific, engineering  and business technology.

Businesses  require large numbers of technologically-aware individuals. A range of opportunities exist in cyber security, robotics, data mining and Artificial Intelligence.  There are also interesting roles in gaming, mobile and web related industries, PR and advertising.

The modules that we study have been designed with these opportunities in mind. As part of this course, students will  develop their problem-solving skills; extend their design and coding skills; develop their knowledge of hardware components; understand how computer systems communicate with each other and discuss the impact of the internet and computer systems on all areas of our lives. You should be on target for at least Grade 6 in Mathematics to take on Computer Science at GCSE.

After-school assistance is regularly offered to students in this subject at Key Stage 4.

Information Technologies – Cambridge National qualification

You should demonstrate an ability and eagerness to extend your ICT skills by the end of Year 9 to be considered for ICT. See the page on ICT for more information about this course.