Exam Board and Specification
A level computer science is taught using the AQA course 7517, which continues to develop the skills learnt at GCSE.
The up-to-date specifications focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills students need to progress to higher education or thrive in the workplace.
For more specific information on the course content see the AQA AS/A-Level Computer Science Specification pages 11 to 65.
Topics/Skills Taught
Year 12
Algorithms
Computational thinking
Programming including object orientation
Data representation
Fundamentals of databases
Communication and networking
Year 13
Fundamentals of data structures
Computer hardware
Computer organisation and architecture
Functional programming
Consequences of uses of computing
Software development including practical project
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Lunchtime drop in sessions
