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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| Wednesday 12th January 2022 | Cambridge National IT Exam |
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| Wednesday 19th January 2022 | VEX Robotics Competition at Stowe School |
| Monday 24th January 2022 until Friday 4th February 2022 | Perse Coding Team Challenge Round 1 |
| Saturday 29th January 2022 | VEX Robotics Competition at NUAST |
| Saturday 5th February 2022 | VEX IQ Competition at NUAST |
| Monday 7th February 2022 until Friday 11th February 2022 | Oxford University Computing Challenge |
| Thursday 3rd March 2022 until Friday 4th March 2022 | VEX Robotics Competition National Finals |
| Saturday 5th March 2022 until Sunday 6th March 2022 | VEX IQ Competition National Finals |
| Monday 14th March 2022 until Friday 25th March 2022 | Perse Coding Team Challenge Round 2 |
| Monday 16th May 2022 | GCSE Computer Science Paper 1 Exam |
| Friday 27th May 2022 | GCSE Computer Science Paper 2 Exam |
| 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
- CAS Hub Meeting | Robotics in education
NUAST host inaugural Computing At School meeting for local educators (26/11/2021) - VEX Robotics team win trophy
NUAST VEX Robotics team compete in regional event in Coventry (23/11/2021) - CAS Hub Meeting | November 2021
NUAST to host inaugural Computing At School Hub meeting (02/11/2021) - NCSC CyberFirst Girls Competition 2021
NUAST to enter the National Cyber Security Centre 2021 Competition (02/11/2021) - Bebras Computing Competition 2021
NUAST Computer Science students to enter the annual Bebras Computing Competition (22/10/2021)