Digital A Level Pathway The UK has a rapidly growing demand for professionals with digital expertise. This A Level Pathway will equip you with a combination of technical IT and business skills which are essential as more organisations strive to leverage technology for their success. Many digital careers in the UK require a blend of computer science and business qualifications. There’s so much opportunity in the digital world, and it’s only going to keep growing. You can be in demand and have a chance to make a real impact.
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A Level 1 - Computer Science Explore the fundamentals of computing and programming, providing you with a solid foundation for higher education or a thriving digital career. With our comprehensive curriculum, you will acquire essential technical skills and become proficient in various programming languages. You will sharpen your problem-solving abilities, gain knowledge in data and systems management, and understand the practical applications of mathematics in the field of computing.
How it’s assessed:
This is a two-year qualification assessed by written exams and a non-exam assessment, in the form of a practical investigation.
social media users in January 2023 Topics include: Fundamentals of programming Fundamentals of data structures Systematic approach to problem solving Theory of computation Fundamentals of data representation Fundamentals of computer systems Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture Consequences of uses of computing Fundamentals of communication and networking Fundamentals of algorithms Fundamentals of databases Big Data Fundamentals of functional programming
A Level 2 - Business Throughout this A Level course, you will explore various business principles. From strategic success to leadership, operations, human resources, marketing, and financial performance, we’ve got it all covered! You will have the opportunity to analyse real-life business situations in different contexts, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to multinational organisations, as well as service and manufacturing sectors.
How it’s assessed: This is a two-year qualification assessed by 100% written exams.
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Topics include: What is business? Managers, leadership and decision making Marketing Operations Finance Human Resources Analysing the strategic position of a business Choosing strategic direction Strategic methods Managing strategic change
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