Description: BTEC Firsts in Information and Creative Technology can help you take your first steps towards a career in the digital industry. You’ll learn the skills to produce IT systems and software, websites and mobile apps, and video, graphics and animation.

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Students should choose either the BTEC ICT option or the CCEA GCSE ICT Option. It is not recommended to study both.

Description: This qualification is for students who are interested in current and emerging technologies and the impact they have on our business and social lives. This course is designed to equip students with the programming skills they will need if they decide to work in the IT industry. The IT industry now accounts for a significant proportion of our economic output. It is a sector with salaries higher than the NI average and job opportunities are increasing rapidly.

OTHER INFORMATION: The programming route is not an easy option and students should have excellent mathematical skills and a keen interest in studying A-level Digital Technology and Computer Science or related course at university. NB: Students cannot study both Route A and Route B, they should choose one route to follow.