Course Details

This two-year course is equivalent to 1 A-Level.

This qualification is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in I.T. 

Modules Studied

The specification is divided into four units. Two externally examined units and a further two units which are assessed internally and moderated by Edexcel. The units cover different aspects of IT.

• Unit 1- Information Technology Systems (120 GLH)
• Unit 2 - Cyber Security and Incident Management (120 GLH)
• Unit 3 - Website Development (60 GLH)
• Unit 4 - Relational Database Development (60 GLH)

What can I do after I have completed this course?

Students can continue their studies to university. Alternatively, students could pursue school leaver programmes and apprenticeships.

Some job roles to pursue are a web designer, digital and social media assistant, IT consultant and more.