Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science

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Overview

This Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science course helps students create computer-based solutions to emerging problems using high-level programming. Students will develop technical skills including testing and evaluating computing solutions, as well as learning to identify potential risks.

This course provides a solid foundation for progressing to A level Computer Science.

How our courses work

Syllabus and exams

This course follows the Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science syllabus 0478 or 0984.

Exams take place in March (India and Romania only), June and November.

Benefits

Taking Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science online will enable students to:

Gain a well-rounded understanding of the subject by covering a wide range of topics, including an understanding of the principles of problem solving using computational means.
Develop practical programming skills in a high-level programming language.
Develop problem-solving abilities, as Computer Science requires students to think critically and analytically when tackling coding challenges and designing algorithms.
Develop skills in independent learning.

Course Advice

To study this Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science course students should have studied a general curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary course or equivalent to the Key Stage 3 programme in the English National Curriculum.

This course will take approximately 150 hours plus additional time to complete the assignments and for revision.