AQA modular Information Technology is studied at this College. The syllabus has been developed to enable students who have followed a course at GCSE to continue their studies at a higher level. However, the syllabus does not assume that students have undertaken any prior formal courses in ICT.

ICT has transformed the ways in which we learn, communicate, conduct business, spend our leisure time and live our everyday lives. Whatever career you pursue in the future, a knowledge of computer skills and concepts is likely to be beneficial or even essential. This course aims to make you competent and confident in the use of ICT and gives you an understanding of the uses and impact of ICT in society today. In particular, the course aims to develop:

	Problem-solving skills through practical application of information technology;
	The ability to analyse, appraise and make critical judgments about the use of ICT;
	Interpersonal skills necessary for communicating with others;
	An awareness of the nature of information, its structure, application and implications of its use;
	An awareness of the role of ICT in the management and dissemination of information;
	An awareness of current ICT systems;
	An awareness of the economic, social and ethical implications of the use of ICT systems.

The syllabus comprises six modules, three Core modules and three Extension modules.
Syllabus Structure

AS	A2
Unit 1 Information: Nature, Role and Context Written paper 105 mins 30% of the total AS mark 15% of the total A Level mark	Unit 4 Information Systems within Organisations Written Paper 120 mins 15% of the total A Level mark
Unit 2 Information: Management & Manipulation Written paper 105 mins 30% of the total AS mark 15% of the total A Level mark	Unit 5 Information: Policy, Strategy & Systems Written Paper 120 mins 15% of the total A Level mark
Unit 3 One Project A solution to a task allowing candidates to demonstrate advanced knowledge of an applications package. 40% of the total AS mark 20% of the total A Level mark	Unit 6 One Project The project will require candidates to identify and research a realistic problem for a real end-user and develop an information system. 20% of the total A Level mark.