IT
at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form
What the college says
A knowledge and understanding of IT is a ‘must have’ for every post sixteen student. Employers and universities require students to be highly competent and informed IT users and practitioners. Highly motivating, it develops the knowledge and skills students need to be leaders in the modern digital linked economy. The skills acquired will support further study in any subject area including Engineering, Media, Computing, Sciences and Business. This qualification gives students a wide choice of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4 Grade 4 in GCSE English Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form
ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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Birmingham · West Midlands · 9 months