Welcome to Computer Science
Welcome to ICT and Computer Science. We offer a range of courses From Year 7 to Year 13.
Our Curriculum Journey
Curriculum Intent: Computer Science and ICT
As part of a STEM academy the Computer Science and ICT department encourages students to investigate, be inquisitive and think logically. Our students gain an appreciation of how Computer Science and digital creativity enhance and affect our everyday lives. The most important aspect of Computer Science is problem solving, an essential skill for life. Our curriculum inspires students to use computational thinking and programming skills to build solutions to complex problems.
Nottingham City’s economic development plan identifies Computer Science as a key focus in our emerging digital economy. The close links students make with local industry and Universities underpin our curriculum and enhance knowledge of career pathways for our students into the computing industries and beyond.
Pathways
Students in Year 10 can opt to take the Computing Pathway which is two qualifications over two years; IT and Computer Science.
Students also have the option to take the Computer Science GCSE as a separate subject if they opt for the Engineering Pathway instead.
We also offer A-level Computer Science and Cambridge Technical IT at KS5.
Key Dates
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| Friday 27th May 2022 | GCSE Computer Science Paper 2 Exam |
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| Monday 13th June 2022 | A-level Computer Science Paper 1 Exam |
| Friday 24th June 2022 | A-level Computer Science Paper 2 Exam |
Computer Science News
- Perse Coding Challenge Success
Students achieve Distinction in Round 2 of the Perse Coding Challenge (22/04/2022) - CAS Hub Meeting | March 2022
NUAST host Computing At School Meeting (03/03/2022) - Computer Science students achieve Distinctions in Perse Coding Challenge
Computer Science students achieve Distinctions in Perse Coding Challenge (11/02/2022) - NUAST Hosts VEX Robotics IQ Competition
NUAST hosts 15 teams for the annual VEX IQ competition (05/02/2022) - NUAST Students Enter Perse Programming Competition
NUAST students enter the annual Perse Team Coding Challenge (02/02/2022)