A Level ICT

 

‘AS and ‘A’ Level Information & Communication Technology

The A level ICT course is available for Year 12 pupils and is ideal for pupils who wish to continue their studies to degree level or use ICT in a wide variety of occupations such as:

  • Teaching
  • Accountancy
  • Engineering
  • Sales

Course Structure

This course follows on closely from the GCSE ICT course and will provide pupils with a variety of skills that will help them in many future careers.

Pupils can choose to study for an ‘AS’ level qualification for 1 year, or continue for 2 years and achieve an ‘A’ level in ICT. The course is modular and is assessed via exams and externally and internally marked coursework.

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Summary of Assessment

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Module

Percentage of Final Grade

Method of Assessment

Duration

AS level
(Year 12)

IT1

(Information Systems)

30%

Written Paper

2 hours 15 min

IT2

(Presenting Information)

20%

Coursework

50 hours (approx)

A level
(Year 13)

IT3

(Use and Impact of ICT)

30%

Written Exam

2 hours 30 min

IT4

(Relational Database)

20%

Coursework

50 hours (approx)