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Information and Communication Technology (A2 Level)

Study Level

Level 3
A2
Awarding Body: OCR

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths. AS Information and Communication Technology.

Course Content

Students who have achieved Information and Communication Technology at AS level can move on to complete the full A2 qualification. At this level, students explore ICT systems, applications and implications further and undertake an ICT project. Topics covered include: the systems cycle; designing computer-based information systems; networks and communication; applications of ICT; implementing computer-based information systems and the implications of ICT. Students will demonstrate skill in areas such as design and software development.

Further Information

Start Date: September one year

Assessment

One 2 hour written exam and coursework.

Progression To

This course is a sound basis for a degree in ICT / computing or many other areas of study.

Course Code

1A0918

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