Computer Science is a challenging and fast-paced subject which considers the way that technology transforms our lives in an increasingly digital world.
Computer Science is a challenging and fast-paced subject which considers the way that technology transforms our lives in an increasingly digital world.
It has computational thinking at its core, which encourages us to take a complex problem and develop possible solutions using decomposition, abstraction, logical thinking, and algorithms.
Computer Science is also a creative subject that involves the innovative thinking and development of ideas through coding.
Requirements
As a minimum you need:
Grade 5 or B in GCSE Mathematics.
Grade 4 in English is recommended due to technical vocabulary and the written coursework report.
Some programming experience would also be an advantage.You should enjoy problem solving.
Hereford Sixth Form College was established in 1973 as the sixth form for Hereford and the surrounding area.
In 2016 the College was named Sixth Form College of the year. "Ask Me" students help new students find their way around College
While most of the College's students live in Herefordshire, many travel from Wales and the adjoining counties.
The College offers a broad, general education in a caring and supportive environment which enables you to gain the qualifications you need to enter higher education or employment.
Our Mission
Hereford Sixth Form College wants every one of our students to reach their full academic potential, whilst benefiting from a high level of individual support and guidance.
We believe that all our students can succeed and are passionate about improving student performance by challenging, encouraging and motivating students to aim for high expectations with a ‘can achieve culture’.
Recreation and social activities are an integral part of our life at College and we encourage all students to get involved in the wider community, through volunteering or work experience, to broaden horizons and life awareness.
Our Vision
We were the first winner of the TES Sixth Form College of the Year Award in 2016 and we have set a standard for ourselves and our students which we are committed to maintain.
We aim to develop ambitious yet contented students, respectful of each other and their community, who are able to act independently but with regard to others and who have a wide knowledge and skill base.
We want our students to be capable of constructive and critical thought and to go on to contribute to the local, national and global society.
In this specialist route through our BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Q62), you’ll become a confident user and manager of information technologies as well as a developer of software solutions.
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