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Courses
Information
Technology
Mathematics
A Level AQA
WHY CHOOSE MATHEMATICS?
Cambridge Technical Level 3
Introductory Diploma in IT
WHY CHOOSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY?
In Year 1 we start by building a solid foundation
on the fundamentals of hardware, software,
networks with the ethical and legal use of
computers and how businesses use IT. This will
be developed further by looking at the types of
information businesses encounter and how this
is stored and processed by organisations.
In Year 2 we will cover the Application
Developer Specialist Pathway where we will
explore Application Design by designing,
developing and implementing a prototype
mobile phone app to meet user requirements
and using these skills design and develop
a multipage Website. Cyber Security is
the examined unit where students will gain
knowledge and understanding of the range
of threats, vulnerabilities and risks that impact
both individuals and organisations within IT.
Students will learn about the solutions that can
be used to prevent or deal with cyber security
incidents resulting from these challenges.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
• Year 1: Two 90 minute exam papers.
• Year 2: One 60 minute exam and two pieces
of coursework.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 4 in GCSE English Language +
• Grade 4 or equivalent in GCSE IT +
• Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
This course covers a wide variety of
how technology is used in the world.
Not only that but you can get hands-on
experience creating apps and websites
during the coursework phase. Jack
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This course will expand your mathematical
thinking, understanding and above all, your
enjoyment of Mathematics. You will study
Pure Mathematics and from here will branch
out to use these skills in both Mechanics and
Statistics. You will cover many interesting topics
such as Algebra and Functions, Trigonometry,
Probability, Numerical Measures, Statistical
distributions, Vectors and Kinematics.
Most Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics courses require A Level
Mathematics. Although Mathematics is highly
regarded by universities and employers alike,
it is worth remembering that this is a hugely
interesting subject with a lot of transferable
skills.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Three written exams of 2 hours each at the end
of the course. The exams are designed with a
mixture of question styles, from short, singlemark questions to multi-step problems
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
(Grade 7 is recommended) +
• Grade 4 in English language.
• Students with a Grade 6 will meet with the
Head of Mathematics at the start of the
course to discuss support.
• Students will be required to complete summer
transition questions in preparation for the start
of the course and provide evidence of this
work.
I enjoy studying Maths because it is
a challenging yet rewarding subject
that forms the foundations for the sciences
and opens the door to more career
opportunities. Ryan
