Fast Track A Level Computer Science – LearnOnline

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Computer Science / Fast Track A levels / Online A Levels / Part-time / Science & Maths / Self Study /

£995.00

Price £995.00

What is A Level Computer Science LearnOnline?

Choosing to study A level Computer Science LearnOnline gives the Home schooled or distance learner a flexible approach to A Level Computer Science. Computers are widely used in all aspects of business, industry, government, education, leisure and the home.

This OCR course is fully supported with an assigned Tutor, course books, full course content and assignments. You can progress at your own speed and enter the exams when you are ready. (this is a two year course)

In this increasingly technological age, the study of computer science, and particularly how computers are used in the solution of a variety of problems, is not only valuable to the learners but also essential to the future well-being of the country.

Course Information

Qualification: A level Computer Science
Awarding Body: OCR
Qualification Code: H446
Deadline: 15th August – based on approval of application
Exam Date: May/June
Duration: 360 hours
Support: Tutor support and exam preparation
Coursework: Programming Project
Programming Language: PYTHON

Course Specification: OCR A Level Computer Science

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Course Structure

A Level Computer Science – LearnOnline course covers the following topics:

The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices
Software and software development
Programming
Exchanging data
Data types, data structures and algorithms
Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues
Elements of computational thinking
Problem solving and programming
Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms

Entry Requirements

We recommend a GCSE grade C or above in Computer Science or IT and a strong grasp of English and Maths.

What's Included with LearnOnline

24/7 access to the LearnOnline training platform
All learning documentation (including text books)
Dedicated course tutor
Tutor-marked assignments feedback
Up to 18 months priority tutor support
Two tutor-marked past papers
Coursework support, marking, submission

Tutor Support Assignments

The most important part of your online A level Computer Science LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level Computer Science in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 18 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.

Your A level Computer Science course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.

Examinations

Paper 1: Computer systems (01)

The characteristics of contemporary processors,input, output and storage devices
Software and software development
Exchanging data
Data types, data structures and algorithms
Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues

140 marks
2 hours 30 minutes – written paper
40% of A level

Paper 2: Algorithms and programming (02)

Elements of computational thinking
Problem solving and programming
Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms

140 marks
2 hours 30 minutes – written paper
40% of A level

Programming project

During your course you will choose a computing problem to work through according to the guidance in the specification.

Analysis of the problem
Design of the solution
Developing the solution
Evaluation

70 marks
Non exam assessment
20% of A level

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you find a centre as soon as you are enrolled onto the course (exams are not included in the course fees).

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Please contact the LearnOnline team for more details on this course

Phone: 01437 701 490

Email: online@pembrokeshire.ac.uk

Price £995.00