Information And Communication Technology AS - A2 Level

Information and Communication Technology AS and A2

Subject category:
Technology

What will I study?
The course is divided into four units; you will study two units in your first year to form the AS Level. You will then take a further two units in your second year to complete the A Level.

Duration:
One year for AS followed by a second year for the A Level. A good pass (C average) at AS Level will be required to progress to the second year.

Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?
Further Information: The course is designed to help students to become discerning users of ICT, developing a broad range of ICT skills and knowledge and understanding of ICT. This should form a basis for progression to further learning and/or employment. Students will be encouraged to develop the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically, the skills to work collaboratively, the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of contexts to solve problems and an understanding of the consequences of using ICT for individuals, organisations and society and of social, legal, ethical and other considerations about the use of ICT. An awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation of the potential impact these may have on individuals, organisations and society. This course goes well with most other A Levels. Currently, there are ICT students studying Sociology, Art, Economics, Law, Media Studies, Maths and English. ICT also goes well with vocational courses in Business or Leisure and Tourism.

How will I be assessed?
AS Unit 1 - written examination of two hours 15 minutes (30%) Unit 2 - coursework - internal assessment (20%) A2 Unit 3 - written examination of two hours 30 minutes (30%) Unit 4 - coursework - internal assessment (20%).

What can I do afterwards?
A successful ICT A Level can lead towards university entry as part of an A Level package. There are many different ICT courses at university level and most can be combined with a second subject of your choice. IT and Human Geography and IT and Equestrian Studies are examples of two more unusual such courses. IT and Business or IT and Economics are more usual combinations. Successful completion of this course can lead to a variety of jobs that require a high level of understanding and the ability to apply IT solutions in the workplace.

Are there any additional costs involved?
You will be required to buy two recommended course textbooks which cost an approximate total of £40. You will also need a USB memory device to back-up your work.

Location:
Lewes 6th Form College