[Jamief]

Hey Guys,

Would just like some advice on which A-Level's to take which would benefit me in the ICT world. I have heard Maths is a very important subject to have at level for an ICT job. What other subjects would benefit?

Thank You
Jamie

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ICT? not familiar with that accronym

[dsenette]

ICT? not familiar with that accronym

[Jamief]

Information and Communication Technology (Computers)... Don't know if your were kidding??

[dsenette]

no wasn't kidding....i'm just used to it being IT or IS or CNS....math hasn't helped me much so far..at least not advanced math....as far as "A-levels" do you mean advanced classes in school? or like...certifications? (sorry...international site means international terminology)

[ukbiker]

Hiya

Dsenette
In the UK educational system, A Levels are the highest level qualification granted in the school system. A student will normally select between 2 and 4 subjects to study at A level, the courses lasting for 2 years. The University system uses the pass Grades at A level achieved by a candidate when reviewing an application for entry to a University course.

Jamief
It is vital that a student choose A level subjects that are relevant to their intended Future Degree aspirations. However, as different Universities offer degrees with varying entry requirements, I would suggest that you contact your potential Universities and discuss the options with their admin staff. They will be able to advise you as to subject and grades required for the degree courses that they offer, alternatively if you are currently in the 6th form in the UK, your School should be able to give some advice as to where to enquire.

UKBiker

[cleverboy12]

Im in the UK and i think that you must take ICT.

DT i think some people take to fix psycally computer or other electronis material.

What do you want to achieve specifically like an Technical Support Person or Working For a Company ?

[warriorscot]

A-levels are the highest in England not in the UK scotland and wales both have higher levels of qualifications in there schools. I got lots of info from the unis i was planning to attend before i picked my course choices for my final year. I would say Physics, maths and computing that will gove you complete choice as to which area of ICT to specialise your skills.

Alot of my friends from school decided to take college courses in the specific computer feilds they want and are going to either enter straight into the industry from college or go to uni afterwards, alot of college courses are far more up to date(i remeber higher computing and textbooks that said CDs were new tech) and include more up to date modules like game design.

[dsenette]

thanks for the info uk! i assumed that thats what he meant but wasn't sure.

like the rest of them said, it's all about what job you really want....IT or ICT is a broad field and you can specialize in anything...i personally suggest to try to specialize in some part of the field. i chose networking...which so far has worked out...great job, great company, great paycheck (giant student loan ) if you have any interest in database technology then i would suggest going hardcore oracle, most oracle certified DBAs that i know here in the states are making over 100,000 a year.....great cash....

[Jamief]

Thank you very much for your replies! They have all really helped me.

Thanks again,
Jamie

[ukbiker]

Warriorscot

apologies to you, you are of course correct in that A levels are part of teh English school system, not the Scots (as I should know having been through it).

UKBiker