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Course requirments

There is no requirement for you to have studied GCSE KEY INFORMATION
ICT in order for you to study this course, as no prior
learning of ICT is essential to study the course at AS Level: Advanced and AS Level
level.
However, if you have gained knowledge and Examining Board: WJEC
understanding of information and communication
technologies through studying the subject at GCSE level, Subject Leader:
then a D grade or above in GCSE ICT would be accepted,
along with a C grade or above in GCSE English. Mrs S. Giddy
Entry Requirements: GCSE ICT
What will I learn? at a grade C desirable or Maths at
As well as the various topics studied throughout the Grade C or equivalent
course, the course content provides opportunities for you
to develop an understanding of the moral, ethical, social
and cultural issues related to the design and use of ICT AS Level Modules:
systems, including the safety and security of systems Exam: Information Systems
which consider censorship and privacy issues.
Coursework: Presenting
Information

A2 Level Modules:
Exam: Use and impact of ICT

Coursework: Relational Databases

Assessment method:
60% Examination
40% Coursework

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