Information Technology

Applications Open: Thursday, 27th November 2025 from 5pm.

Applications Close: Friday, 13th February 2026.

Entry requirements: • All students must gain 5 passes at Grade 4 or above at GCSE (or the equivalent for vocational qualifications) including a pass in English and / or Maths.

How to apply:

Internal Students - please use the schools internal system: https://www.studentoptions.co/sixthform/

External Students - please use KentChoices. Log in to get started here.

What should I consider before starting this subject?

• A keen interest in IT and technologies.

• A qualification in IT or Computer Science.

• The ability to work independently.

• The ability to meet deadlines.

• The ability to work under pressure.

• A curiosity for new knowledge.

• The ability to be creative and expressive with your ideas.

Unit 1 – Fundamentals of IT (Exam)

Unit 2 – Global Information (Exam)

Unit 3 – Cyber Security (Exam)

Unit 9 – Product Development (Coursework)

Unit 17 – Internet of Everything (Coursework)

Units 1, 2 and 3 are undertaken in year 12 and are examination units.

Units 9 and 17 are coursework units and is first internally marked and moderated by your teachers, this is then sent off to OCR who externally moderate and bank the marks achieved.

Grade 4 in IT based subject OR Grade 4 in English if new to the subject.

Students will gain knowledge on various aspects of IT required in the workplace if one wishes to pursue a career as an IT technician, mobile application developer, software developer or website designer.

This course will allow you to continue your studies at university and undertake a degree in software development, network management and/or website development.