AS Level ICT

ICT (AS and A Level) Marple only

ICT

AS and A Level (WJEC)

Campus: Marple

(14/07/09)

Course overview

The course will help you to develop research skills in ICT. ICT is a crucial tool which is used globally. Your knowledge will increase through the planning, implementation and monitoring of its use.

AS Level (year one)

Unit IT1 - Information Systems

This module will provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of information systems through practical experience, in using applications software in a structured way, to underpin theoretical understanding.

Unit IT2 - Presenting Information

This module requires candidates to use ICT hardware and software applications to solve a problem in three separate tasks; (i) a document such as a leaflet or magazine, (ii) a document containing automated routines, such as a mail merged letter, (iii) a presentation to an audience, such as a web page or slide presentation.

A Level (year two)

Unit IT3 - Use and Impact of ICT

This module is about the use and impact of ICT, across a range of commercial areas.

Unit IT4 - Relational Databases

This module requires candidates to produce a relational database project. The database project does not have to be based in an actual commercial context, but it should be realistic.

How you will learn

All lessons will take in place in the ICT computer rooms. This allows practical and theoretical aspects to be taught alongside one another. Lessons will include handouts, presentations, group work, crosswords and quizzes.

How you will be assessed

Assessment will be based on coursework (45%) and examinations (55%). All students will be assessed throughout the course, using homeworks, theory tests and practically based assessment.

Special entry requirements

There is no need to have studied ICT at school; although, a grade C in English Language is required.

What the students say

ICT is very challenging, but is very enjoyablethe teaching is of a very high standard,

James Taylor, Year 2: Business, ICT and Accounting.

Other useful information

Coursework produced by our students has been used as exemplar materials in the national award of grades meeting.

Committed and supportive tutors.

1:1 support available outside of timetabled lessons.