AS/A Level Information and Communication Technology

Stockton Sixth Form College

A Level

In Stockton-On-Tees

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Stockton-on-tees

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stockton-On-Tees (Cleveland)
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Bishopton Road West, TS19 0QD

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 5 A* - C passes at GCSE
A grade C or higher in GCSE ICT or equivalent, if this subject was taken
A grade C or higher in English Language is preferable

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Course programme

AS/A Level Information & Communication Technology
  • Level: AS/A Level
  • Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
  • To understand how ICT affects our everyday lives and its use in business organisations in the ever-changing world of ICT
  • To have the opportunity to learn to use a wide variety of ICT packages
  • ICT is becoming central to all our lives and this course combines well with all other subjects
  • To give real insight as to how ICT can be useful in your future employment or everyday life. The skills acquired are valued by employers for a wide range of careers.
What does the course consist of?
  • Developing a wide range of practical skills such as creating a website, blog, podcast, interactive multimedia, spreadsheets, databases and electronic photo album
  • Developing the skills to analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate new systems
  • Learning how we protect ICT systems against accidental or deliberate data loss, or storage of inaccurate information
  • Legal action to be taken against misuse and abuse of software, data and networks
  • Learning how to manage ICT in a large organisation
How is this course assessed?
  • AS - 1 ½ hour exam on the digital world
  • AS - 1 ½ hour exam testing understanding of practical work
  • A2 - 2 hour exam based on a given IT scenario and managing ICT in a large organisation
  • A2 - Create and document an interactive multimedia system of your choice.
What might this course lead on to?
  • There is opportunity in the first year for a few students to participate in the North East Schools Industry Partnership by spending a week at Durham University creating software for a real client
  • It supports a wide range of careers or university courses involving ICT, business skills, graphics design or multimedia design

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