C1 / Academic bridge
Post-S3 Computer Science Readiness
8 weeks · 120 contact hours
To prepare a Senior Three completer to choose and succeed in computer science at advanced secondary level. The programme closes the practical gap left by schools without functioning equipment, so that subject choice is driven by aptitude rather than by prior access.
What you’ll learn.
6 modules · 120 contact hours
01Digital fluency consolidation16 hrs
- Operating systems and file management.
- Productivity tools to academic standard.
- Research and source evaluation.
- Typing speed and accuracy.
02Computational thinking24 hrs
- Problem decomposition.
- Algorithm design and tracing.
- Flowcharts and pseudocode.
- Logic and truth tables.
03Programming foundations32 hrs
- Variables, types and operators.
- Selection and iteration.
- Arrays and strings.
- Functions.
- Reading and debugging other people’s code.
04Mathematics for computing24 hrs
- Number systems and binary.
- Logic and Boolean algebra.
- Sequences and series.
- Introductory probability.
05Study and research skills12 hrs
- Structured note taking.
- Independent study habits.
- Academic honesty and referencing.
06Project and assessment12 hrs
- Guided individual project.
- Written and practical examination.
On completion, you can.
- Write and trace programs using selection, iteration and functions.
- Convert between number systems and apply Boolean logic.
- Plan and execute an independent piece of work to deadline.
- Enter advanced secondary computer science without a practical disadvantage.
How progress is assessed.
Written examination (40%), practical programming examination (40%), project (20%).
Certification and recognition
The planned certification includes a statement of attainment and a programme completion certificate; Professional programmes also carry an assessed portfolio. The curriculum maps to RTQF levels. Accreditation and external recognition are being sought; this is not a claim of approval.
What comes next.
Placement and programme entry requirements apply.
Post-S6 University Tech ReadinessConfirm your preferred teaching language with the team. Weekly timetables and venue details will be confirmed with each intake.
Source: Curriculum Framework v1.0, pages 14. Read the full framework