A Level Computer Science (9618)
This A' Level Computer Science Course will provide you with a general understanding and perspective of the development of computer technology and systems, which will inform your decisions and support your participation in an increasingly technological dependent society.
The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of computer science through entry to higher education and also provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to seek employment in areas that use computer science.
Please note that as the awarding body is CIE, the qualification will be International A' Level / AS Level Computer Science.
75 marks (1 hour 30 minutes)
Paper 1 will assess sections 1 to 8 of the syllabus content.
Written paper. Externally assessed.
Candidates answer all questions.
50% of the AS Level
25% of the A Level
75 marks (2 hours)
Paper 2 will assess sections 9 to 12 of the syllabus content.
Candidates will need to write answers in pseudocode.
Written paper.
Externally assessed.
Candidates answer all questions.
50% of the AS Level
25% of the A Level
75 marks (1 hour 30 minutes)
Paper 3 will assess sections 13 to 20 of the syllabus content.
Written paper.
Externally assessed.
Candidates answer all questions.
25% of the A Level
75 marks (2 hours 30 minutes)
Paper 4 will assess sections 19 to 20 of the syllabus content, except for low-level and declarative programming.
Candidates will submit complete program code and evidence of testing.
Candidates will be required to use either Java, VB.NET or Python programming languages.
Externally assessed.
Candidates answer all questions on a computer without internet or email facility.
25% of the A Level