LRN International AS and A Level Computer Science (7932)

Accreditation	LRN International AS/A Level are GLOBALLY RECOGNISED qualifications designed specifically for INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Level	Intermediate
Grading	International A Level: A*, A, B, C, D or E
Assessment	Written Exams and Practical Skills
Guided Learning Hours	180 to 360 hours

What you'll learn

Information and Data Representations
Communication and Internet Technologies
Hardware and Virtual Machines
Processor Fundamentals
System Software
Security, Privacy and Data Integrity
Ethics and Ownership
Databases
Computational thinking, Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving
Data types and structures
Programming
Software Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International AS & A Level Computer Science1. This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other educational based staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

The LRN International AS & A Level Computer Science is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability, in theoretical terms across a range of Data representations, internet technologies and hardware. The full range of subject content is shown below, and includes computational thinking, programming and software development.

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International AS & A Level Computer Science has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 3 qualification in Computer Science;
2. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre U Foundation Studies;
3. Qualification (and/or membership) supported by the British Computer Society;
4. A higher level of any qualification – e.g., Diploma/ HNC/HND or Degree;
5. National or Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.
AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of computer science, including to analyse problems in computational terms.
AO3: Design, program, and evaluate computer systems to solve problems, making reasoned judgements about these.

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of (i) written exam papers, and (ii) practical demonstration of skills, set and marked by the LRN.

Grading

The LRN International A Level will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E and LRN International AS Level will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.