Having A-level computing is highly regarded when you venture into employment or to university. Having an A-level computing qualification opens you up to a world of possibility, with so many avenues and sectors you can get into. Computing at AS and A level will prepare you for one of the many courses available at university including computing, software, engineering, business and computing or computing graphics, amongst others. As computers are such an integral part of the workplace in contemporary society, people with A-level computing skills are in extremely high demand. Amongst the many career possibilities that are available to you with A-level computing include computing, analysis, computer programming, animation and many more. Alternative there are a number of students that go into careers unrelated to computing but the skills they have gained at AS or A level computing are still utilised due to increasing technological advances. The basis of this course is computation, both in theory and practice. Computing is an academic subject that requires you to be systematic and logical, and so often lends itself to the more technically minded student. Teaching and learning is achieved through a combination of theory and practical work. Approximately 60% of time will involve practical work, utilising different programming languages to advanced levels, the main programming language is C#, other languages are also taught such as SQL and Assembly. Computing is the A level course for you if you are interested in learning how to program computers and gaining a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of computer systems. Programming is fundamental to A level Computing; programs can be as simple as adding two numbers or accessing a database using SQL via a web form.
Name: AS/A Level Computing Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Computing Qualification type: Assessment AS. First year All students will take the AS exam in first. * Paper 1 onscreen exam (1 hour 30 minutes) 50% of AS * Page 2 written exam (1 hour 30 minutes) 50% of AS A2. After successful completion of the AS students will progress to A2. * Paper 1 onscreen exam (2 hours 30 minutes) 40% of A Level * Paper 2 written exam (2 hours 30 minutes) 40% of A Level * Practical project 20% of A Level Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150903 13:13:19 Updated 20150903 13:13:19
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Title: GCE AS Level in Computing Qualification: GCE AS Level in Computing Classification: Information and Communication Technology