A-Level Programme - BTEC in Information Technology (AAQ)

What will I study in this subject?

Over the two years, you will study the following mandatory units:

• Information technology systems: You will study the role of Information Technology (IT) systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. You will gain knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the use of IT in personal and professional situations.

• Cyber security and incident: You will study cyber security threats and vulnerabilities, the methods used to protect organisations against threats and managing security incidents.

• Website development: You will investigate fundamental principles in website development. You will also design and develop a website in response to a client brief.

• Relational database development: You will examine relational database development principles to understand the importance of data storage and normalisation techniques and apply your skills to design and develop data storage solutions to meet a clients requirements.

You will need:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths

How long is this course?

2 years

When does this course start?

01/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

What qualification will I achieve?

Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate)

How is my course assessed?

This subject is assessed by two external examinations and assignments.

How many UCAS points can I achieve from this subject?

Our alternative academic qualifications which form part of our A-Level programme qualify for UCAS tariff points to apply for university in the same way as A-Levels. For this subject, you could achieve up to 56 UCAS points (the UCAS tariff points from your other subjects will be added to this, too!) depending on how you are graded:

You can find more details and examples on the UCAS tariff points calculator here.