YR9 Options Booklet 2022

Subject: GCSE Computer Science
Option
Why study this subject?
Computer Science is engaging and practical - encouraging creativity and
problem solving. It will develop your understanding and application of the core
concepts in computer science. You will learn to analyse problems in
computational terms and devise creative solutions by designing, writing,
testing and evaluating programmes.
You will learn about the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer
Science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data
representation.
You will have the opportunity to understand the components that make up
digital systems and how they communicate with one another and with other
systems. The course will help you develop an awareness of the impacts of
digital technology on the individual and wider society. It will be extremely
beneficial and highly recommended that you enjoy mathematics and studied
Computer Science in Year 9.
What qualifications will I get at the end of the course?
A GCSE in Computer Science (OCR – J276).
What can this qualification lead to afterwards?
A Level in Computing, Computer Science, ICT and Applied ICT
BTEC Higher National/Certificate in Computing, IT and Systems
Development
BTEC National Diploma in Games Development
IT based Employment and Apprenticeships
Cisco Networking accreditations
What topics will I study on this course?
Students studying this course will learn the following topics:
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