Why study Computer Science at Stonyhurst? More than academic excellence We will help you to develop and share your individual gifts and talents, learn from others and to reach your full potential as both a student and a person, preparing you for a successful future, wherever it may take you. The latest computer technology Our Computer Science classrooms feature up to date computer systems loaded with all the latest software and access to high-speed broadband, for a hassle-free learning experience. Small class sizes We have a maximum class size of 12 students to ensure you receive the individual attention you need to excel in Computer Science. COMPUTER SCIENCE AT Discover your future A.M.D.G. Stonyhurst College Sixth Form A college as unique as you are • Your education is our priority. With personal tutors on hand and maximum class sizes of twelve students, we average an exceptional 70% A* to B at A Level and 36pts in the International Baccalaureate • We help you work towards reaching onward destinations such as Oxbridge or places in other excellent universities • Enjoy socialising and networking with Stonyhurst students and alumni from around the globe. Develop greater cultural understanding and opportunities for careers advice or work experience in the UK and abroad • Expand your interests and develop valuable life and leadership skills by participating in our choice of over 100 clubs and co-curricular activities in sport, the arts, voluntary work and much more • Be inspired by regular visits from specialist speakers and enjoy a wide range of trips on offer throughout the year. Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9PZ Admissions: 01254 827073 [email protected]www.stonyhurst.ac.uk L.D.S.
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Why study Computer Science at Stonyhurst?
More than academic excellence
We will help you to develop and share your individual gifts and talents, learn from others
and to reach your full potential as both a student and a person, preparing you for a successful
future, wherever it may take you.
The latest computer technology
Our Computer Science classrooms feature up to date computer systems loaded with all
the latest software and access to high-speed broadband, for a hassle-free learning experience.
Small class sizes
We have a maximum class size of 12 students to ensure you receive the individual attention you
need to excel in Computer Science.
COMPUTER SCIENCEAT
Discover your future
A.M.D.G.
Stonyhurst College Sixth Form
A college as unique as you are
• Your education is our priority. With personal tutors on hand and maximum class sizes of twelve students, we average an exceptional 70% A* to B at A Level and 36pts in the International Baccalaureate
• We help you work towards reaching onward destinations such as Oxbridge or places in other excellent universities
• Enjoy socialising and networking with Stonyhurst students and alumni from around the globe. Develop greater cultural understanding and opportunities for careers advice or work experience in the UK and abroad
• Expand your interests and develop valuable life and leadership skills by participating in our choice of over 100 clubs and co-curricular activities in sport, the arts, voluntary work and much more
• Be inspired by regular visits from specialist speakers and enjoy a wide range of trips on offer throughout the year.
What will I learn?Computers are now integrated into every part of our lives from travelling, to communicating with friends, to the television programmes we watch. It is almost impossible to imagine a world without computers in the 21st century and a working understanding of the technology behind these great machines is a key skill to have as we continue to evolve.
Computer Science students learn to think logically to solve complex, challenging problems. Requiring and developing capabilities in solving multidimensional problems, Computer Science will provide you with rewarding possibilities and chances to use your imagination.
Google wasn’t built in a day by one man, it was a team effort that took time. By working on a project in a team, you develop strengths in leadership and build new friendships.
Computer Science enables you to make a real and positive difference in the world. It drives the Sciences forward, providing the innovation needed to create essential new vaccines, monitor and alert seismic activity and create safer modes of transport. It touches almost every industry in the world, including business, entertainment and education.
As the subject offers both theoretical and practical approaches to learning, many universities and employers see it as a sign of academic well-roundedness. And whether a future career in Computer Science is for you or not, the skills in logical thinking and problem solving that you will learn on this course will always provide you with a competitive advantage over your peers.
What courses are on offer?At Stonyhurst we offer a selection of courses in Computer Science. Please talk to a member of the teaching staff for more information on courses.
A Level Computer Science OCR
• Unit 1 – Computer Systems
• Unit 2 – Programming and Algorithms
• Unit 3 – Programming Project
International Baccalaureate
• Paper 1 (SL & HL) – System fundamentals, Computer organisation, Networks, Computational thinking, problem-solving and programming.
• Paper 1 (HL only) – Abstract data structures, Resource management, Control.
• Paper 2 (SL & HL) – Object-oriented programming (OOP)
• Paper 3 Case study (HL only)
• Internal assessment (SL & HL)
Course enrichment• Trips include problem solving days and lectures
• Occasional visiting speakers
What support will I receive?• Drop in clinics – are offered on Mondays, Thursdays
and Fridays in the department and are available to all
• Online resources – you will have your own online user account with access to video clips, interactive resources, past papers, extra exercises, online tutorials and more
• Textbooks – written specifi cally for each course by practising teachers.
What career could I go into?
Computer Science careers cannot go out of style! The number of jobs in Computer Science has risen exponentially in the last two decades and the IT
industry is one of the highest paying sectors.
Whether you want to develop the latest graphics software, design a future iPhone or be the next Mark Zuckerberg, Computer Science
provides you with the building blocks you will need.
Our IB Diploma Programme is designed to produce highly-educated all-rounders who embrace social responsibility, intercultural awareness, and a duty to local and global communities to make an increasingly complex world a better place.
