| Course Description |
What is this course about? |
Level |
Prerequisite |
Duration |
Days/time |
Qualification obtained |
What After? |
Comments |
| Computing AS level(EDEXCEL) |
Learn about a range of computer environment; Topics cover fundamentals of computer hardware and software plus broader topics such as networks and communications; There is also emphasis on systems development. |
Level 3 |
Grade C GCSE in Maths & English |
1 year |
Part of a full-time programme of study |
AS-level Computing |
Can go to A2-level in year 2.After that to higher education |
Similar course provided by AQA - the ICT AS level |
| Computing A2 level(EDEXCEL) |
Involve some complex issues built up from AS level; Emphasis on Database Design and Implementation using advanced programming techniques through projects. |
Level 3 |
AS-level |
1 year |
Part of a full-time programme of study |
AS-level Computing |
Go to university; Employment or other further education courses |
Similar course provided by AQA - the ICT A2 level |
| BTEC National Diploma in IT (General) - EDEXCEL |
In this 2-year course, you will learn about: The Information Age, Digital Economy, System Design and Implementation, web Development, Database Software, Communications and Networks, Multimedia among others |
Level 3 |
4 GCSEs at grade A*-C or equivalent |
2 years |
4 days a week |
Part of a full-time programme of study |
BTEC National Diploma |
Employment or higher education |
| BTEC National Diploma in IT (General) - EDEXCEL |
In this 2-year course, you will learn about: The Information Age, Digital Economy, System Design and Implementation, web Development, Database Software, Communications and Networks, Multimedia among others |
Level 3 |
4 GCSEs at grade A*-C or equivalent |
2 years |
4 days a week |
BTEC National Diploma |
Employment or higher education |
| AS VCE Computing |
This is a combined exam-based and portfolio based programme with 3 compulsory units and 3 optional units covering various aspects of Computing. |
Level 3 |
4 GCSEs at grade A*-C or equivalent |
1 years |
Part of a full-time programme of study |
AS-level Computing |
Can go to Advanced VCE in year 2.After that to higher education |
| Advanced VCE Computing |
This is a combined exam-based and portfolio based programme with 3 compulsory units and 3 optional units covering various aspects of Computing. |
Level 3 |
AS VCE in Computing |
1 year |
Part of a full-time programme of study |
Advanced level |
Go to university; Employment or other further education courses. |
This course has a double award over 2 years where students get two A levels. |
