Information Technology - Cambridge Technical Level 3

CORE-Mathematics AS LEVEL 3

WHY STUDY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY?
Multiple pathways are available through this course depending on your area of
interest. Students may choose to follow the “Software Development” or the
“Emerging Digital Technology” pathways. Both of these require a high degree of
motivation and a willingness to work consistently throughout both years of study.
Whichever pathway students take, much of the work is very practical in nature with
students getting a wealth of hands on experience.

COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS
All students must complete two mandatory examinations. Both of which must be
passed for a grade to be achieved overall. Paper 1 relates to the “Fundamentals of IT”.
It covers content including: hardware, types of computer system, connectivity methods,
communication, application software, protocols, servers, ethics and work skills. Paper 2 is
the “Global Information” examination. Students are going to be provided with a case
study for a Business and will be expected to be able to think deeply about its current use
of IT and how it could be improved.
The specific units that students choose to complete depends on the course pathway
they choose. Students have the ability to choose from a range of coursework units
depending on their own preference. Students can also substitute a coursework unit for
an additional, optional examination in “Cyber-Security”.

“Application Developer” Pathway – Coursework units include:
• Project Management
• Project Development
• Software Engineering for Business
• Web Design and Prototyping

“Emerging Digital Technology” Pathway – Coursework units include:
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• The Internet of Everything
• Computer Systems – Hardware
• Computer Systems – Software