Computer Science

Why Study Computer Science?

Computer Science is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. This qualification values computational thinking, helping learners to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence.

Sample Course Content:
1. Computer Systems
2. Algorithms and programming
3. Programming project: students are expected to apply the principles of computational thinking to a practical coding programming project. 

Career Value: 

“At its heart lies the notion of computational thinking: a mode of thought that goes well beyond software and hardware, and that provides a framework within which to reason about systems and problems.” 

 (CAS-Computer Science a Curriculum for Schools)

Careers directly related to Computer Science are software and hardware development, data analysis, cybersecurity, web design and development, and games development. There is a large range of associated careers where computer science is useful, including technical authoring, online content management, network management and technical training. As technology is evolving, there are likely to be careers in the future that do not even exist yet!

Enrichment Opportunities: 

Trips to conferences. Capitalising links with Kingston University and Kingston College.