National 5 Computing Science SCQF 5

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Image of circuit board and computer chip

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About...

Computing science is vital to everyday life:socially, technologically and economically. Itshapes the world in which we live and its future.  It brings together elements of technology, science and creative digital media. Explore the role and impact of contemporary computing technologies, providing an insightinto the challenges, excitement and rewards inthis area of employment.

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Level

  • SCQF 5

Duration

  • 1 Year

 

Location

  • Online Virtual Classroom

Delivery

Attend timetabled classes delivered by our college lecturer in a virtual classroom. Students access all their learning and assessments via Brightspace or Google Classrooms.

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Course content...

  • Software Design and Development
  • Computer Systems
  • Database Design and Development
  • Web Design and Development

What next...

On successful completion, you might consider studying Higher Computing Science or  from a range of our ICT courses now available up to degree level.

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Entry requirements...

Working towards National 5 Maths plus have some computing experience.