A LEVEL (AQA)

From Facebook to running nuclear power stations, software development is at the heart of modern living. If you want to learn about computer programming and enjoy solving problems, you will enjoy this subject.

The course is split into two complementary sections, programming and theory.  On the programming side of the course, students can learn a programming language (chosen by your teachers from C#, Java, Pascal/Delphi, Python and VB.Net).  You will cover  the fundamentals of programming, data structures, algorithms, and object-orientated programme design.

The theory side of computer science teaches about the internal workings of a computer, right down the basics of how all data is stored using binary, whether that data consists of numbers, text, pictures or even music.  It goes on from there to cover aspects of computer architecture, showing exactly how data is accessed from main memory using assembly language instructions and the fetch-execute cycle.

NewVIc has joined forces with Newham College London, one of the top-performing FE Colleges in London.

When applying for your chosen course(s) at NewVIc, you will be redirected to the Newham College London application portal. This portal processes all applications, including those for NewVIc.

Key topics

• learning Java, C# and .Net

• Software Design and Development

• developing skills for industry

You will

• use state of the art, industry-standard software

• work with a university on developing your software

• learn the art of designing software