You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
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This qualification provides students with a strong foundation in Information Technology, exploring how IT systems operate and their impact on individuals and organisations. Students will study cyber-security, learning how to identify, manage and respond to potential threats and attacks. The course also develops practical skills in website creation and data management through relational database design.
The qualification complements A Levels in subjects such as Mathematics and Business and is designed to support progression to higher education or employment in IT-related fields. Students will complete four mandatory units covering Information Technology Systems, Cyber Security and Incident Management, Website Development, and Relational Database Development. Each unit builds technical understanding and practical competence through a balance of external assessments and applied project work.
You will study the following mandatory units:
Due to the overlap in course content this course is not suitable to be studied alongside A Level Computer Science.
The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
Funding for Higher Education courses can be through a payment plan or a tuition loan through Student Finance England. Find out more at Student Finance or get in touch with our Bursary department.
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You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.