IB Information Technology in a Global Society Block D
Information and Communication Technology
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What will you be working towards?
| Code | ITGS |
| Qualification Type | International Baccalaureate Diploma |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Information Technology in a Global Society is an IB Diploma subject which is part of the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Program we offer here at Homewood. It can be taken at standard level (roughly AS equivalent) or higher level (roughly A-level equivalent). Within the IBCP candidates will take one vocational option as part of their career related study equivalent to one A-level. Candidates will also undergo two IB Diploma subjects, each roughly equivalent to one A-level. The Career Related Program will also teach students how to prepare for working life through the Core studies part of the program.
Details
ITGS covers three strands, these are;
- Social and ethical significance in which candidates look at the social and ethical considerations related to IT developments.
- Application to specified scenarios where candidates use scenarios to address IT developments in specified themes
- IT systems where candidates learn about the terminology, concepts and tools relating to IT developments.
How will it be delivered?
For this course candidates will be expected to complete one coursework piece where the students provide an IT solution for a client and two exams at the end of the two years of study at standard level, for higher level the candidates also have to complete an ITGS Case study.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE or equivalent grades at 4 or above including English.
Your next steps...
Students can progress onto university, an apprenticeship or employment in the Information Technology industry.
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