Computer Science A Level
at RHB Sixth FormÂ
“ I chose computer science for A level because I enjoy programming and developing digital skills needed in the modern workplace. Through coding different types of programs I have gained new perspectives which can be applied to solving questions in my other subjects. The course is excellent preparation for STEM courses at university.”Current Y13 Student
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Download our A Level Computer Science Curriculum Info sheet here
Girls’ schools that offer post-16 Computer Science are rare. We are proud to offer this increasingly popular subject to enable girls to compete equally in a technical world. The content in the standard level course is of a similar level to GCSE but with additional IT systems material.
This important STEM subject gives students an experience of how computers and network operate, from the very basics of logic gates to how search engines work. Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It’s an intensely creative subject that develops logic and problem-solving skills as well as resilience and higher-level thinking.Â
There is a huge gender bias in this subject and we are proud to be able to encourage our students to believe that girls and women can excel in in this subject.