Comp sci A-level without gcse?

Was wondering if I’d be at a disadvantage if I did computer science A-level without doing it (now) at GCSE?
The sixth form I’m applying to does not require it for the A-level course but I feel like a lot of the people will have done it at GCSE.
Has anyone had experience of this?
:smile:

thanks

Reply 1

Dysf(x)al

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Original post by Toastiekid

Was wondering if I’d be at a disadvantage if I did computer science A-level without doing it (now) at GCSE?
The sixth form I’m applying to does not require it for the A-level course but I feel like a lot of the people will have done it at GCSE.
Has anyone had experience of this?
:smile:

thanks

I'm in year 12 doing A-level. I didn't do the GCSE. I don't have any problems whatsoever, but if you haven't done any coding at all, you might struggle. Just knowing the basics (what If, For and While statements do; what variables are) would be enough. Theory-wise you should be fine - it's just a case of learning the specific terms that the exam specification use.

Reply 2

Toastiekid

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Original post by TheMindGarage

I'm in year 12 doing A-level. I didn't do the GCSE. I don't have any problems whatsoever, but if you haven't done any coding at all, you might struggle. Just knowing the basics (what If, For and While statements do; what variables are) would be enough. Theory-wise you should be fine - it's just a case of learning the specific terms that the exam specification use.