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Computer Science (A Level)

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Level
A Level
Type
Single
Programme
02
Duration Year(s)

Details

This course is perfect if you want to study the importance of Computer Science and how integral it is to modern technology. Experience the world of programming and coding and a range of other exciting topics.

Course Content

What you will study: 

  • Programming & Coding 
  • Problem solving 
  • Numbers & logic 
  • Data representation 
  • Machine architecture 
  • Networking 
You will learn to code computers using C#. You will learn about the maths behind computers e.g binary numbers, how algorithms solve mathematical problems, shortest path, vectors, regular expressions and Boolean algebra. You will also cover topics learning about how the processor works, logic circuits, SQL, networking, big data, encryption and many more.

Your Opportunities

Computing is an excellent foundation for careers in software/hardware development and IT support or a computer science course in Higher Education leading to jobs in areas such as computer programming, internet computing or network engineering. A computer science course would also help students to progress onto careers in the fields of mathematics, science or engineering alongside higher level apprenticeships.

Your Assessment

  • 80% examination
  • 20% coursework

Our Entry Requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements/



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CP2A23S
Computer Science
Computer Science (A Level)
Information and Communication Technology
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What you will study: 

  • Programming & Coding 
  • Problem solving 
  • Numbers & logic 
  • Data representation 
  • Machine architecture 
  • Networking 
You will learn to code computers using C#. You will learn about the maths behind computers e.g binary numbers, how algorithms solve mathematical problems, shortest path, vectors, regular expressions and Boolean algebra. You will also cover topics learning about how the processor works, logic circuits, SQL, networking, big data, encryption and many more.


For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements/




This course is perfect if you want to study the importance of Computer Science and how integral it is to modern technology. Experience the world of programming and coding and a range of other exciting topics.
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<ul><li>80% examination</li><li>20% coursework</li></ul>
Computing is an excellent foundation for careers in software/hardware development and IT support or a computer science course in Higher Education leading to jobs in areas such as computer programming, internet computing or network engineering. A computer science course would also help students to progress onto careers in the fields of mathematics, science or engineering alongside higher level apprenticeships.

Level 3
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

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Next steps

If you have any queries about courses, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team. You can contact them on 01472 875 004 or email admissions@franklin.ac.uk for more.