New for 2027!! This course in Digital Systems and Data will give students a thorough understanding of cyber security threats and how digital systems operate, preparing them for progression to undergraduate study. It will equip students with the practical skills to audit measures used on networks to protect against cyberattacks and demonstrate how these can be improved.
The subjects that complement this qualification:
- Business
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
- Engineering
- Information technology
- Maths.
Further study at degree level including computer science, cybersecurity and digital forensics
Apprenticeships in ICT and Cybersecurity.
External visits to companies who work within the cyber security industry and other key computing establishments.
The Examination Board for this course is OCR.
5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 including Grade 4 English and mathematics. No need to have studied ICT or Computer Science at GCSE.
Digital Systems and security
In this unit you will learn about the components, operation, configuration, support and management of digital systems, and the factors that influence their performance, reliability and security.
Digital Solutions
In this unit you will learn about the principles, approaches and processes used to design and develop digital solutions, together with automated and AI-enabled systems and responsible digital practice
Application of Cyber Security
In this unit you will learn about the security controls used to protect digital systems and services, how cyber security concerns are identified and assessed, and the actions taken to respond to potential incidents.
Developing Digital solution
In this unit you will learn about the principles, approaches and techniques used to analyse, design, develop and refine digital solutions, including computational thinking, structured logic, user-centred design and technology-enabled development approaches.