IGCSE Computer Science LiveSchool 2019

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£600.00
COMPUTER-SCIENCE

£600.00

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LiveSchool is a new way of learning IGCSE Computer Science from Pembrokeshire College.

Computers are widely used in all aspects of business, industry, government, education, leisure and the home.

In this increasingly technological age, the study of computer science, and particularly how computers are used in the solution of a variety of problems, is not only valuable to the learners but also essential to the future well-being of the country.

The IGCSE Computer Science – LiveSchool course is assessed through two written theory papers. This qualification provides students with the opportunity of operating confidently in today’s digital world, and enabling them to apply computational thinking in context.

You will have access to 60 x one hour IGCSE Computer Science lessons delivered live by your course tutor (one per week during term time throughout the course).

All of these live sessions are also recorded to allow you to access any of your previous lessons whenever you want to…which is very useful for revising!

LiveSchool also includes revision and exam preparation sessions towards the end of the course.

Course Information

Qualification: Computer Science IGCSE (4CP0)
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Start Date: September 2019
Exam Date: May/June 2021
LiveSchool Session: Tuesday 13:30 – 14:30
Duration (including self study):  120 hours
LiveSchool Lessons: 60 x one hour sessions
Class Size: 8 students
Support: Tutor support and exam preparation
Programming Language: PYTHON
Coursework: No
Fee: £600 (2 year course)

Course Specification: Computer Science IGCSE

Course Structure

The IGCSE Computer Science – LiveSchool course covers the following topics:

  • Topic 1: Problem solving
    • Algorithms
    • Decomposition and abstraction
  • Topic 2: Programming
    • Develop code
    • Constructs
    • Data types and structures
    • Input/output
    • Operators
    • Subprograms
  • Topic 3: Data
    • Binary
    • Data representation
    • Data storage and compression
    • Encryption
  • Topic 4: Computers
    • Machines and computational modelling
    • Hardware
    • Logic
    • Software
    • Programming languages
  • Topic 5: Communication and the internet
    • Networks
    • Network security
    • The internet and the world wide web
  • Topic 6: The bigger picture
    • Emerging trends, issues and impact

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements to study IGCSE Computer Science.

Pembrokeshire College LiveSchool Learning Platform

Included with your LiveSchool IGCSE Computer Science Course is:

  • 24/7 access to the LiveSchool learning platform so you can study anytime
  • ALL learning documentation (including text books)
  • Access to media-rich interactive learning resources
  • 120 hours of IGCSE Computer Science online lessons (including recordings)
  • Lively and interactive lessons, where you can engage in with other students
  • Dedicated course tutor
  • Tutor-marked assignments feedback
  • 24 months priority tutor support
  • Tutor-marked past papers
  • Revision support and examination preparation

Assessments & HomeWork

As part of your IGCSE Computer Science LiveSchool Course you will be required to complete regular assessments which we call HomeWork.

While your HomeWork does not count towards your final grade, it is used to monitor your progress and ability.

All HomeWork has been designed to prepare you for your examinations, and questions are based on examination style questions.

Your HomeWork has been designed to match a specific IGCSE Computer Science LiveSchool session, so it is easy to go back and revisit the relevant lesson if you get stuck.

Tutor Support

The most important part of your Computer Science IGCSE course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor.

All LiveSchool Computer Science tutors have extensive academic experience and have taught Computer Science in the classroom as well as online.

You will be assigned a tutor as soon as you enrol on your course who will support you for 24 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email, messaging or telephone with any questions.

24 months tutor support included with this course.

Examinations

Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science

This paper will assess all topics

80 marks
2 hours – written paper
50% of Computer Science IGCSE
Available: June 2020
The paper consists of multiplechoice,
short open-response,
open-response and extended
open-response answer questions
Externally assessed

Paper 2: Application of Computational Thinking

This paper will assess all topics in section 2.

80 marks
3 hours – practical examination
50% of Computer Science IGCSE
Available: June 2020
Externally assessed

Examination Fees are not included with your LiveSchool course.
As part of the enrollment process, a member of the LiveSchool examinations team will contact you to discuss your examination arrangements.

Course Fees

The IGCSE Computer Science course is £600

Please contact the LiveSchool team for more details on this course

Phone: 01437 753 191

Email: liveschool@pembrokeshire.ac.uk