You’ll take two mandatory, one examined and one internally assessed, units in year 12. Fundamentals of Data Analytics and Spreadsheet data modelling. These provide fundamental knowledge required for a career working in data-related occupations and learn the principles of data modelling with spreadsheets and the knowledge and skills required to plan, design, create, test and review a spreadsheet modelling solution that meets the needs of a specific client .

In year 13 you will undertake one examined unit, Big Data & Machine Learning, and two coursework units, marked at WBS and then moderated by a visiting examiner. The assignments for the coursework are strongly vocational and practically based with focus on solving ‘real world’ problems using both hardware and software. The units are ‘Data Visualisation’ and ‘Data & Digital Marketing’. This focus on coursework makes IT particularly suitable for students who enjoy building up evidence throughout the year, rather than accruing all their marks in terminal examinations at the end of the two years.

Students will learn through a mixture of teacher-led input, student-centred research, note taking, debates, presentations, internet research tasks, practical assignments and projects, teacher support and guidance.