ICT
Exam Board: AQA

What is A Level ICT?

A level ICT offers excellent preparation for higher education or the world of work.  Students will gain an understanding of how ICT can be used in society and organisations, and the implications of its use.

This exciting course brings the study of ICT up to date for the 21st century.

What is covered?

AS Level:
Unit 1: Practical Problem Solving in the Digital World
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the development of ICT systems through practical experience in using a range of applications software in a structured way. 

Unit 2: Living in the Digital World
The aims of this unit are to give students the wider picture of the use of ICT, to enable the understanding of basic terms and concepts involved in the study of the subject.  Students will study much of the content of this module through the investigation of examples of ICT use, and the issues involved in those examples.  

A2 Level:
Unit 3: The Use of ICT in the Digital World
This unit addresses issues associated with the management of ICT and its use within organisations.  A range of organisations will be studied including charities, clubs and societies, small, medium and large businesses, both national and multi-national public and private organisations.  The number of people involved could range from one or two to many thousands. 

Unit 4: Coursework – Practical Issues involved in the use of ICT in the Digital World
This unit provides students with the opportunity to complete a substantial project involving the production of an ICT-related system over an extended period of time. In so doing, students will enhance their transferable practical skills.