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What is this course about?

The course aims to develop your problem-solving skills through the practical application of Information and Communication Technology. At AS Level you will look at how ICT has impacted on the individual. At A2 level you will focus on how ICT has changed and affected business.

What topics will I study?

As Units (First year work)

Unit 1: Information: Nature, Role and Context

You will learn about the effects of information technology on individuals, organisations and society and develop an awareness of ethical and moral implications

Unit 2: Information: Management and Manipulation

You will investigate the nature of information, its structure and implications of it use.

Unit 3: Coursework

You will look at the use of generic application software for task solutions (coursework).You will be required to produce a project.

A2 Units (second year for those who decide to continue)

Unit 4: Information Systems within Organisations

You will investigate the range of applications and information systems, and their capabilities and use within organisations.

Unit 5: Information: policy, strategy and systems

You will analyse the use of IT by management to make business decisions

Unit 6: Coursework

You will study the use of Information Systems for problem solving. You will identify and research a realistic problem and produce a information system for a real end user.

How will my work be assessed?

Unit examinations are taken in June. Unit 1 and 2 of the AS examination are assessed by two 1 hour 45 minute examinations on short answer and structured questions. Unit 3 consists of a project on a limited problem which you will tackle using one generic application package e.g. a spreadsheet or web page.

In the second year you will also take 2 exams in June, each 2 hours long. Unit 6 is a project based on a database.

Frequently asked questions

What are lessons like?
Studies involve regular homework, individual and group activities and a high proportion of practical work using the college's computer network. The practical work will involve the analysis of realistic problems and the development of appropriate solutions using a wide range of software including word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics, and web design

What do people do with A level ICT?

This course is appropriate for students
Intending to study at a High Education establishment
Seeking a career in any IT based organisations
Seeking to improve their IT skills for a variety of occupations or H.E. Courses

Are there any special entry requirements?
There are no specific entry requirements other than the normal college ones for advanced courses, however, we assume that students have had some experience of using computers before they start the course. The ability to write reasonably fluently is also important.

AS/A Level Courses

A Level is split into two parts : AS and A2

AS is the first year of the A level course and the standard expected is between GCSE (grades A* - C) and an A2 course.
A2 is taken in the second year and builds upon AS level work.
Together AS and A2 make up a full A level: AS + A2 = A level.

AS and A2 courses are usually made up of three units each. AS units are taken during the first year of the course and A2 units in the second year. Unit examinations can be taken in January and in June but subjects vary in when exams are taken. Often one unit takes the form of coursework. It is possible to re-sit AS and A2 units, the best marks count towards the final AS or A level grade.

AS and A level qualifications are graded A – E (pass) and U (fail).
AS and A2 also provide opportunities to develop key skills

You may choose to take an AS course and then continue to the full A level or to take the AS course as a stand-alone qualification. Progression from AS to A2 is dependant upon a pass at AS and a recommendation from your subject tutor that you have developed the necessary skills for the A2 course.

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