Information Technology

Students should submit applications by 18 December 2026.

Applications will remain open throughout the year and late applications will be considered; however, students should be aware that they may not receive their preferred choices if a late application is received.

Once applications have been received, all applicants will be invited for an interview to discuss their application and ensure that their subject choices are suitable.

We look forward to welcoming you into our sixth form and to you playing an active part in the life of our Academy.

This qualification is not just about being able to use computers. This qualification is designed to give learners a range of specialist knowledge and transferable skills in the context of applied IT, providing them with the opportunity to enter an apprenticeship, move directly into employment, or progress to a related higher education course. Students can gain skills that can be transferred into the business world.

Content Overview

Students will complete four mandatory units:

• Fundamentals of IT - exam

• Global Information - exam

• Cyber Security - exam

• Application Design

In addition to this, students will complete the following seven units which are all coursework based.

• Project Management

• Product Development

• Mobile Technology

• Social Media & Digital Marketing

• Games Design & Prototyping

• The Internet of Everything

• Web Design and Prototyping

Combination of internal and external assessment

5 Grade 4’s and above to include English & Maths

Where can Information Technology lead?

This course will lead directly to a degree with an IT component or any other qualification where the use of IT is a focus. Learners could progress onto a Level 4 apprenticeship such as Network Engineer or Software Developer or into employment within the IT sector, in areas such as technical support, digital technologies, application development or data analysis.