What will this course prepare me for?On completion of this course students in ICT have a very valuable qualification that can form the basis for any degree in an ICT discipline. The numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills you develop in ICT are recognised as very useful for careers in Business and Computing.

Grade B or above in ICT GCSE or Distinction in BTEC ICT or BTEC Information and Creative Technologies. Grade B in Mathematics and English is also required. ‟

Entry Requirements

Unit 4 - Practical Issues Involved in the Use of ICT in the Digital WorldCoursework project report, marked by centre and moderated by AQA 70 marksStudents complete a project involving the production of an ICT-related system over an extended period of time.

Unit 3 - The Use of ICT in the Digital World2 hour examination‟ 100 marks Section A: structured answers based on pre-released material Section B: questions requiring extended answers

Unit 2 - Living in the Digital World1 hour 30 minutes examination‟ 80 marks Section A: short answer questionsSection B: structured questions

Unit 1 - Practical Problem Solving in the Digital World1 hour 30 minutes examination‟ 80 marks Section A: short answer questionsSection B: structured questions

Units of Study

Is this course for me?IT allows greater opportunities for practical work than previous specifications Practical work can be carried out using a wide range of software and hardware‟IT allows for greater flexibility in modes of delivery Students can be truly engaged in their studies by becoming active investigators rather than passive learners There are greater opportunities than in previous specifications for effective personalised learning, for target setting and for differentiated outcomesIIT builds on, rather than replicates, students' functional ICT skills.

A-Level ICT