Entry requirements
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- Six GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C)
- Two from English, Maths OR Science
- Two at least grade 6
Cambridge Advanced National in IT (AAQ) (1 A Level equivalent) - overview
Cambridge Advanced National in IT (AAQ) – Data Analytics is a new course which is suitable for students who are interested in learning how data and information are changing the modern world. The course covers a range of subjects and is assessed by both coursework and exam components. The course work involves learning a range of practical skills such spreadsheets and databases.
Exam board: OCR
Components
This course has five units
- F200 – Fundamentals of data analysis
- F201 – Big data and machine learning
- F202 – Spreadsheet data modelling
- F203 – Relational database design*
- F205 – Data visualisation*
* These units are optional, and subject to change
Assessment methods:
Assessment methods
F200 exam is assessed by an exam (1 hour 15 minutes)
F201 exam is assessed by an exam (1 hour 30 minutes)
F202, F203 and F205 are coursework units assessed internally
All units are weighted equally
Skills
You will develop a wide range of skills. You learn how to use popular software such as MS Excel and MS Access confidently along with how to analyse a brief, design a solution and then document your results.
Careers / destinations
You can progress to employment or apprenticeship, or you can progress to higher education and continue with degree studies in the same, or related vocational area.
Some students go on to study information systems at university. However many IT students choose the course to complement their other subjects. IT is useful for teaching, for scientists, for law, for humanities, business and accounting
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses can I study alongside this subject?
This course takes up 1 of your options as it is equivalent to 1 A level, therefore, you can study up to 2 subjects alongside this one. It is up to you.
What makes Loreto’s computing department unique?
Enthusiastic and committed staff with a range of experience in education and industry
Excellent computer suites
Access to computers in the study centres outside of lesson time