Why study IT?

The qualification will give you the knowledge, understanding and competency needed when considering entering employment in the IT sector. You will gain grounding in the essential skills and broad fundamentals crucial to this area of study, giving you the opportunity to build on these afterwards in Higher Education, or to enter into your first job within the sector.

What will I study over the two years?

Following national curriculum reform we are introducing this new course in September 2025.
There will be more information on this course available on the website shortly.
In the meantime do not hesitate to contact the subject leader whose email address is below.

What are the entrance requirements?

• Level 2 Pass or higher in BTEC DiT if studied
• Grade 4 or above in Computing if studied
• 5 or more grades 4-9; including equivalents across at least 4 subjects
• Maths and English Language Grade 4 or above
• Average GCSE GRADE of at least 3.5 (average of ALL GCSE full courses taken)

If you have any questions about our IT course please email Mr Cleaveley bcleaveley@oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk, who would be very happy to answer any questions.