Computers are widely used in all aspects of government, business, industry, education, leisure and the home. In this increasingly technological age, a study of computing and particularly how computers are used in the solution of a variety of problems, is not only valuable to the students themselves but also essential to the future well-being of the country.
Computing links well with subjects across the curriculum. It demands both logical discipline and imaginative creativity in the selection and design of programs; it relies on an understanding of the rules of language at a simple level; it encourages an awareness of the management and organisation of computer systems; it extends the students' horizons beyond the school or college environment in the appreciation of the effects of computer applications on society and individuals. It provides a range of different opportunities including being creative, logical thinking and the chance to become a competent programmer.
This is perfect preparation for anybody who wants to study a computer-related discipline at university. Some universities will give preference to students who have specifically studied programming for these courses. Employers value the problem solving skills you will develop.
“I love learning how to program – finding out about how computers work is very satisfying!”
Jon Haddow
