Year 1: You will study the following 2 mandatory units: • Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information – Externally assessed through a task set and marked by Pearson over 5 hours in a one-week period. • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business – Assessed by written assignments. Year 2: You will study the following mandatory unit: • Unit 1: Information Technology – Externally assessed through a 2-hour written examination set and marked by the exam board. You will study 1 of the following optional units in year 2: • Unit 5: Data Modelling – Assessed by internal assignment. • Unit 6: Website Development – Assessed by internal assignment. This course is taught using lectures, demonstrations, practical work, group activity, and individual study. Teachers are not only well-qualified and experienced but also provide students with a high level of professional support.
A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade A* – C or 4 – 9, including English Language and Maths from a mixture of GCSEs and equivalents.
This Extended Diploma is assessed by a 5 hour practical exam, a 2 hour written exam and a portfolio.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ |
Year 1: You will study the following 2 mandatory units: • Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information – Externally assessed through a task set and marked by Pearson over 5 hours in a one-week period. • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business – Assessed by written assignments. Year 2: You will study the following mandatory unit: • Unit 1: Information Technology – Externally assessed through a 2-hour written examination set and marked by the exam board. You will study 1 of the following optional units in year 2: • Unit 5: Data Modelling – Assessed by internal assignment. • Unit 6: Website Development – Assessed by internal assignment. This course is taught using lectures, demonstrations, practical work, group activity, and individual study. Teachers are not only well-qualified and experienced but also provide students with a high level of professional support.
A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade A* – C or 4 – 9, including English Language and Maths from a mixture of GCSEs and equivalents.
This Extended Diploma is assessed by a 5 hour practical exam, a 2 hour written exam and a portfolio.