This page provides information about the A level ICT course that is currently on offer

Further information can be found at the CCEA website at www.ccea.org.uk.

The AS course can be taken as a final qualification or as the first half of the A Level qualification. If students wish to obtain a full A Level qualification, they must also complete the second half of the course, referred to as A2.

The specification builds upon Information and Communication Technology qualifications at Key Stage 4.   Although it is not a prerequisite to have studied GCSE ICT.  

The specification promotes progression through the AS and A Level and provides a suitable foundation for study of ICT or related courses in further or higher education. The AS specification also provides a coherent and relevant course for candidates who do not wish to progress further in the subject.

Candidates have the option of taking the modules in either the January or the summer series of examinations.  This gives you the opportunity to take the examinations when you feel you are completely ready.

The Aims of the course are to encourage students to

become discerning users of ICT; and develop a broad range of ICT skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT.

This should form a basis for progression into further learning, including progression from AS to A2 and/or employment.

In addition, the specification encourages students to develop:

• the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically;
• the skills to work collaboratively;
• the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of contexts
• to solve problems;
• an understanding of the consequences of using ICT on individuals, organisations and society and of social, legal, ethical and other considerations