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Please note: Preference will be given to applications received before 31st May 2010,
except where applications are processed through UCAS.
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Title:
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Edexcel GCE in Applied ICT Double Award
(Applied A' Level in ICT - equivalent to 2 A' Levels)
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Level:
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3
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Entry Requirements:
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Applicants must have:
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A* - C (English desirable) or one of the following:
- BTEC First Certificate/Certificate/Diploma; GNVQ ICT - (Merit);
- Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA);
- Good written communication and ICT skills ; or
- Equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.
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Attendance:
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Two years.
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Structure and Content:
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You will complete 12 units over two years: Six AS units in year one and six A2 units in year 2, resulting in two A Levels.
ICT Areas that will be undertaken in the programme:
- Web Design;
- Multimedia;
- Database;
- Speadsheet;
- System Design and Installation;
- Technical Support;
- Programming;
- Project Management; and
- Communications and Networks.
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Assessment:
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A total of 12 units are completed, nine of which are assessed through the submission of an e-portfolio (coursework), created by completing projects. Three units are assessed through examination - but again, these are project based exams.
Certification is awarded as two A level grades, ranging from AA to EE.
An AA grade is equivalent to 240 points.
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Employment
Further study:
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On successful completion of the course, students are ready for higher education at Foundation, Degree, or HND Level. Students may enrol on the following courses at Belfast Metropolitan College:
Or students may enter employment in the Information Technology Industry and other related sectors.
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Course Code:
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Attendance Mode:
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Full-time
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Tutor:
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Brenda Malone
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Contact:
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Admissions Officer
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Contact Number:
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Tel: 028 9026 5386
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Email:
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Admissions@belfastmet.ac.uk
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Additional Information:
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Applicants will be invited to meet with a tutor for an advisory seession prior to enrolment.
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Disclaimer: Belfast Metropolitan College has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this website is accurate. The College cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions, or ambiguities and reserves the right to revise, alter, discontinue or cancel courses once they have commenced.
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