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The CCEA GCE Digital Technology specification is for students interested in current and emerging technologies, the impact they have and how to use them effectively.

This specification is available at two levels: AS and A2. Students can take the AS units plus the A2 units for a full GCE A level qualification. They can also choose to take the AS course as a stand-alone qualification.

In the AS units, students explore approaches to the development of complex digital technology systems, the key stages in the process and the outputs produced. They also develop knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of any digital technology system, such as data representation, computer architecture, software and the user interface.

Students who continue to A2 develop knowledge and understanding of concepts such as computer networks, databases, mobile technologies, cloud computing, legislation, and moral and ethical issues. They apply their skills, knowledge and understanding to develop an application that solves a problem for a specified client.

The specification has four units:

• Unit AS 1: Approaches to Systems Development
• Unit AS 2: Fundamentals of Digital Technology
• Unit A2 1: Information Systems
• Unit A2 2: Application Development (Case Study).