Computer Science (OCR H446)

Exam Board

OCR (H446)

Number of Papers

2 + NEA

NEA/Practical Elemen & Percentage

NEA Programming Project, 20%

How NEA Practical is Marked

Student designs, codes & tests a solution; teacher assessed; moderated by OCR

Total Marks Per Paper

Paper 1 = 100
Paper 2 = 100

Length of Time Per Paper

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE 9-4 Grades

(Including English)

A-Level Subjects that pair well

• Maths
  

Undergraduate Options

As well as leading to degrees and apprenticeships in:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics

A-level computer science helps you develop the skills needed to analyse big data, leading to careers in banking, stock broking and finance.

Skills You'll Develop

• Programming skills in languages like Python or Java
• Understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Problem-solving and computational thinking
• Knowledge of hardware, software, and systems
• Logical reasoning and flow control
• Project design and development (NEA coursework)
• Use of Boolean logic and binary systems
• Database and networking knowledge
• Testing and debugging techniques
• Analysing the ethical/social impacts of computing

Possible Career Pathways

• Software engineer
• Data Analyser
• Web Designer
• Digital System Engineer