These specifications encourage candidates to develop their knowledge and understanding of hardware and communications, software, applications and effects, and information; as well as skills in analysis, design, implementation and evaluation.

AS Topics

Unit 1 Computer Fundamentals
Unit 2 Programming Techniques and Logical Methods

A2 Topics

Unit 3 Advanced Computing Theory
Unit 4 Computing Project

Where does it lead?

Employment in ICT sector and a range of IT degree courses.

Why you should study Computing?

You should study Computing for...

• the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically;
• an understanding of the organisation of computer systems including software, hardware, data, communications and people;
• the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of computing, including programming, in a range of contexts to solve problems;
• project and time management skills;
• the capacity to see relationships between different aspects of the subject and perceive their field of study in a broader perspective;
• an understanding of the consequences of uses of computing, including social, legal, ethical and other issues;
• an awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation of their potential impact on society.

What skills do I need to be successful in this subject?

A basic understanding and knowledge of both the hardware and software of a standard, stand-alone computer system.

Other Information

Text book and access to your own laptop.