INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Examination Borad: OCR

What will I study?

AS: Information, Systems and Applications (External). Topics covered in this unit:

Data, information, knowledge and processing software and hardware components of an information system, characteristics of standard applications software and application areas, spreadsheet concepts; relational database concepts; applications software used for presentation and communication of data, the role and impact of ICT – legal, moral and social issues.

Structured ICT Tasks (Coursework)

Candidates have the opportunity to explore design, software development, testing and documentation.

A2: ICT Systems, Applications and Implications (External)

In this unit candidates gain an understanding of the systems cycle, designing computer-based information systems, networks and communication applications of ICT; implementing computer-based information-systems and implications of ICT.

ICT Project (Coursework)

Candidates explore definition, investigation and analysis; design; software development, testing and implementation documentation and evaluation through a client-driven project.

What are the opportunities after A level?

Opportunities in further education or employment areas such as Business analysis - Business information systems - Management information systems - System analysis - Networks, maintenance and administration.

What are the entry requirements?

Students are expected to have at least Grade C in GCSE Information & Communication Technology. In addition, students will be expected to have some further background knowledge and a genuine interest in the subject area.